Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Manston
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Manston.
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Manston
Planning a shoot in Manston
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Manston, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Manston is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Manston include Quex Park (2.5 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in CT12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Manston include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Lord of the Manor pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
How our film set catering works in Manston
On a long shoot day near Manston, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and crew appreciation lunches.
Rural locations near Manston can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer shoots near Manston have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why choose a hog roast in Manston?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Manston hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
China crockery is available on request.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Vehicle access to base
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Manston
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Other occasions in Manston
Who books film set catering in Manston?
We’re self-contained at base.
However big or small the event in Manston, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- Wrap days
Manston is about 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
Manston questions
What’s the nearest station to Manston?
Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Manston from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards