Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Maltman's Hill
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Maltman's Hill. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Maltman's Hill
Film set catering in Maltman's Hill, carved to order
Some locations near Maltman's Hill are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For crew thank-you days and long days on set, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Maltman's Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. 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.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your shoot in Maltman's Hill. On a winter shoot near Maltman's Hill, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Crew catering near Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Maltman's Hill for shoots. Maltman's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Maltman's Hill is about 42 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Pluckley station is about 1.2 miles away.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Questions from Maltman's Hill
Is Maltman's Hill close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Maltman's Hill?
Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Maltman's Hill
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Who books film set catering in Maltman's Hill?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Maltman's Hill, such as:
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Extended shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Historic houses near Maltman's Hill include Godinton House (5 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away