Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Margate
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Margate.
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
Planning an event in Margate?
Film set catering in Margate, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Margate, 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. Whether it is shoots on location and lunch at base, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb and more.
For a shoot in Margate, tell us where base is and how to reach it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Events we cater in Margate
We bring everything we need.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Countryside locations
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
Margate is about 64 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
For event organisers in Margate
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Margate
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. At midsummer, daylight in Margate lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Margate, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Common questions in Margate
Is Margate close to London?
About 64 miles from central London.
Can you roast near the sea around Margate?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
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.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you come to Margate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Margate and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Margate for film and TV crews
Margate is in Kent. We cover shoots in Margate, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Margate to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Margate is on or near the A28 and A254, good for unit base access. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about a mile of Margate, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Kent takes in CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Margate on the A28 and A254, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Margate has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Secret Spices pub (under half a mile south)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Vehicle access to base
- Sign-off from the location
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Also in Margate
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away