Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Lydd
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Lydd? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Lydd?
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
How our film set catering works in Lydd
Rural and period locations near Lydd can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include location days and period drama shoots, with salads, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Lydd, base may be a field or yard. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A route for our vehicle
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. By late September, sunset near Lydd is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Lydd
Is Lydd close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Nearby places to Lydd
Other occasions in Lydd
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Lydd
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Lydd
Carving serves a crew fast.
Hosts in Lydd book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
- Countryside locations
The B2075 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Lydd.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning a shoot in Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater shoots across Lydd and nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Lydd to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Lydd is roughly 58 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in TN29, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Station Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find Lydd on the B2075, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin Hotel (under half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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