Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Lower Upnor
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Lower Upnor.
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Lower Upnor
Location catering around Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lower Upnor and the surrounding area. Lower Upnor is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Within reach of Lower Upnor are historic houses such as Restoration House (2 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Lower Upnor is about 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in ME2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Lower Upnor, we cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Upnor include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Upnor include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Film set catering for your shoot in Lower Upnor
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. For milestone days on set and farm and estate locations, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, new potatoes and hog roast rolls for your crew.
Near Lower Upnor, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer shoots near Lower Upnor have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your crew
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lower Upnor, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Lower Upnor questions
Is Lower Upnor close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Lower Upnor?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lower Upnor
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Lower Upnor
What else we do in Lower Upnor
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask about china.
Perfect for your shoot in Lower Upnor
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
In Lower Upnor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
For crew arriving by train, Strood station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
For event organisers in Lower Upnor
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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