Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Lidsing
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Lidsing and the surrounding area.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
- Long days on set
Book a hog roast in Lidsing
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Film set catering in Lidsing, carved to order
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Whether it’s end-of-shoot wraps and historic house shoots, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and salads and more.
Rural locations near Lidsing can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Location catering around Lidsing
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We cater shoots of every size in Lidsing. Lidsing is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lidsing to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (4.7 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (5 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Lidsing is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME7, we can roast on site for your crew. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (under half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact at base
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lidsing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Lidsing questions
Could you cook in South Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Lidsing?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we’ll confirm.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Lidsing have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Lidsing?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
In Lidsing and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Period locations
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
Lidsing is about 31 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
A second meat widens the menu.
Towns and villages near Lidsing
Other occasions in Lidsing
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Lidsing
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards