Medway · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lower Bush, Medway
Film set catering in Lower Bush: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering for Lower Bush
Film set catering for your shoot in Lower Bush
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and ad shoots, serving hog roast rolls, salads and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Lower Bush, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Events we cater in Lower Bush
It copes with schedule changes.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Lower Bush, including:
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Among the historic houses close to Lower Bush are Starkey Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Cobham College (1.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
Lower Bush: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lower Bush?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Bush?
Cuxton station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Location catering around Lower Bush
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Lower Bush is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Cuxton station is about 1.1 miles away. Central London is about 24 miles from Lower Bush.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Lower Bush, we also cover Upper Bush (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles east) and French Hospital (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Lower Bush
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- 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.
Towns and villages near Lower Bush
What else we do in Lower Bush
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Give us one contact in production.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-September shoots near Lower Bush lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away