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Film Set Catering for Lower Haysden
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Lower Haysden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in Lower Haysden?
Film set catering in Lower Haysden, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. For base catering and music video days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
For a shoot in a place like Lower Haysden, tracks and soft ground need checking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Lower Haysden for film and TV crews
Lower Haysden is about 2 miles south-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater shoots across Lower Haysden and nearby, from gardens to fields. Lower Haysden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Haysden to London (about 26 miles away).
Within reach of Lower Haysden are historic houses such as Penshurst Place (2.8 miles west) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Tonbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Lower Haysden we cover include Leigh (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile south), Tonbridge (2 miles north-east), Printstile (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Milne Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include The Judd School (0.8 miles east) and West Kent College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north)
Occasions we serve in Lower Haysden
Good for wraps too.
Here’s what people in Lower Haysden most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
Central London is about 26 miles from Lower Haysden, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access agreed with locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Lower Haysden
Other occasions in Lower Haysden
FAQs for Lower Haysden
Which station is closest to Lower Haysden?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Haysden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
For event organisers in Lower Haysden
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September shoots near Lower Haysden lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Lower Haysden?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Lower Haysden hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away