Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Marden Beech
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Marden Beech and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Marden Beech
Film set catering for your shoot in Marden Beech
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and rural locations, serving new potatoes, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Marden Beech, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Shooting in Marden Beech: unit bases and access
Marden Beech is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Marden Beech, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Marden Beech is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Marden Beech to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Marden Beech is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Marden (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles south), Capel Cross (2 miles south-west) and Pearson's Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (1.6 miles north-east).
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
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
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Marden Beech?
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Music video days
Central London is about 34 miles from Marden Beech.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Towns and villages near Marden Beech
What else we do in Marden Beech
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Marden Beech
What’s the nearest station to Marden Beech?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Marden Beech from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you come to Marden Beech?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your shoot. Because the roast starts early, and in December Marden Beech is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards