Kent · England
Film Set Catering in London Beach
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in London Beach.
- Wrap parties
- Farm and estate locations
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near London Beach
Film set catering in London Beach, slow-roasted on site
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. For wrap parties and unit base lunches, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near London Beach can be a long way from food, 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 pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Shooting in London Beach: unit bases and access
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around London Beach and the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
London Beach is about 44 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 4.8 miles north-east of the centre. London Beach is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Biddenden Road and Ashford Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School (1.3 miles south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
China crockery is available on request.
Towns and villages near London Beach
Other occasions in London Beach
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to London Beach
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in London Beach
Can you do a hog roast in Wattle Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater in London Beach?
Yes, London Beach is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books film set catering in London Beach?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
In London Beach and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- Historic house shoots
Historic houses near London Beach include Smallhythe Place (4.2 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in London Beach ends around 3:50pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards