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Film Set Catering for Lower Twydall
Film set catering in Lower Twydall: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Lower Twydall
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Film set catering for your shoot in Lower Twydall
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot wraps and extended shoot days.
Near Lower Twydall, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lower Twydall
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Shooting in Lower Twydall: unit bases and access
Lower Twydall is about 1 mile north-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Lower Twydall is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Lower Twydall is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Lower Twydall is roughly 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Medway takes in ME7. Your shoot could be at a house on Lower Twydall Lane, Grange Road and Lower Rainham Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Grange (1 mile north-west), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south-west), Wigmore (2 miles south) and Darland (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Upnor Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.9 miles south) and The Robert Napier School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Hastings Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
More for events in Lower Twydall
Perfect for your shoot in Lower Twydall
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Here’s what people in Lower Twydall most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Rural locations
- Music video days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (3.7 miles west) and Temple Manor (4.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from Lower Twydall
Can you do a hog roast in Riverside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Lower Twydall?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September shoots near Lower Twydall lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Twydall
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away