Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Littlebourne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Littlebourne.
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
Planning an event in Littlebourne?
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in Littlebourne, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Whether it’s crew thank-you days and shoots on location, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Near Littlebourne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Towns and villages near Littlebourne
Other occasions in Littlebourne
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A route for our vehicle
- A covered eating area
- 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 Littlebourne
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Littlebourne
We bring everything we need.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Littlebourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Long days on set
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September shoots near Littlebourne lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Littlebourne
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Littlebourne: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Littlebourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Littlebourne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Shooting in Littlebourne: unit bases and access
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Littlebourne and the surrounding area. Littlebourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Littlebourne is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Littlebourne are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Littlebourne includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Basket Makers pub (within half a mile east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Littlebourne hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards