Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Leybourne
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Leybourne? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Extended shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Rural locations
Book a hog roast in Leybourne
Planning a shoot in Leybourne
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Leybourne is well within our area for shoots. Leybourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Leybourne to London (26 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, West Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Leybourne are Starkey Castle (4.5 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in ME19 and ME20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a shoot on streets such as London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Malling School (0.8 miles south) and The Malling School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.7 miles east)
How our film set catering works in Leybourne
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. On the menu are new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and we’re frequently booked for farm and estate locations and end-of-shoot wraps.
Near Leybourne, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What else we do in Leybourne
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Leybourne
Is Leybourne close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Leybourne?
The closest is West Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. On a winter shoot near Leybourne, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Perfect for your shoot in Leybourne
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Leybourne most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
Leybourne is about 26 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- One contact for the day
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Leybourne
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards