Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Marden Thorn
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Marden Thorn.
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Marden Thorn?
How our film set catering works in Marden Thorn
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and a vegan option, and we are regularly asked to cater shoots on location and historic house shoots.
Near Marden Thorn, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. 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.
Shooting in Marden Thorn: unit bases and access
Marden Thorn is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Marden Thorn. Marden Thorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Marden Thorn, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Pagehurst Road and Thorn Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Marden Thorn, we also cover Wanshurst Green (1 mile north), Staplehurst (2 miles east), St Ann's Green (2 miles north), Milebush (2 miles north) and Horden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west), Kings Hill (9 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
Questions from Marden Thorn
Do you come out to small places like Marden Thorn?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Marden Thorn?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What affects the price in Marden Thorn
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A named contact at base
- The location manager’s agreement
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset near Marden Thorn is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Occasions we serve in Marden Thorn
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Marden Thorn book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Marden Thorn is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
Also near Marden Thorn
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away