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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Linkhill, Kent
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Linkhill. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Location days
Film set catering in Linkhill
Film set catering in Linkhill, carved to order
Crews in Linkhill work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. For location shoots and extended shoot days, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
Near Linkhill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Perfect for your shoot in Linkhill
We bring everything we need.
Whatever the occasion in Linkhill, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
Among the historic houses close to Linkhill are Great Dixter (1.8 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What affects the price in Linkhill
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Linkhill
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Linkhill? We cover the whole area. Linkhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Linkhill is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Linkhill is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in TN18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Linkhill includes Flatropers Wood.
FAQs for Linkhill
Is Linkhill close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Linkhill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Because the roast starts early, and in December Linkhill is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why choose a hog roast in Linkhill?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Linkhill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Linkhill
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Linkhill
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Linkhill
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Towns and villages near Linkhill
What else we do in Linkhill
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards