Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Lodge Lees
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Lodge Lees and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Period locations
Book a hog roast in Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees for film and TV crews
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover shoots in Lodge Lees, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shepherds Well station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Lodge Lees include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Lodge Lees is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over CT4 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Lodge Lees, we also cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Jackdaw Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Lodge Lees
Crews in Lodge Lees work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For location shoots and commercials and music videos, we can cook spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Lodge Lees can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Events we cater in Lodge Lees
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lodge Lees, including:
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
- Long days on set
Lodge Lees is roughly 58 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Summer shoots near Lodge Lees have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
FAQs for Lodge Lees
Which station is closest to Lodge Lees?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3 miles away.
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Also in Lodge Lees
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away