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Film Set Catering in Lenham Heath
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Lenham Heath and the surrounding area.
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Lenham Heath
Lenham Heath questions
What’s the nearest station to Lenham Heath?
Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Lenham Heath from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Film set catering in Lenham Heath, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Whether it is countryside locations and base catering, we can cook a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Lenham Heath, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. On a winter shoot near Lenham Heath, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Lenham Heath?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lenham Heath, such as:
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Lenham Heath
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Site access
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Lenham Heath hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
Also near Lenham Heath
What else we do in Lenham Heath
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Shooting in Lenham Heath: unit bases and access
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Lenham Heath, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Lenham Heath is roughly 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lenham Heath, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Lenham Heath, we also cover Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away