Medway · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lower Higham, Medway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Lower Higham and across Medway.
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Lower Higham?
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, daylight in Lower Higham lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering in Lower Higham, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For period drama shoots and end-of-shoot wraps, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Lower Higham, check tracks and ground with locations. 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.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Lower Higham: your questions answered
Could you cook in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Higham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater in Lower Higham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Lower Higham and the rest of Medway included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
Why choose film set catering in Lower Higham?
Carving serves a crew fast.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Higham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Farm and estate locations
- Commercials and music videos
Among the historic houses close to Lower Higham are Temple Manor (3 miles south) and Restoration House (3.4 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve quickly on the call.
A second meat widens the menu.
Lower Higham for film and TV crews
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lower Higham and the surrounding area. We cover 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Lower Higham: Higham station. Central London is about 25 miles from Lower Higham, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your shoot is on Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Lower Higham include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (under half a mile east)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Also near Lower Higham
More for events in Lower Higham
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards