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Film Set Catering in Markbeech
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Markbeech.
- Lunch at base
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Markbeech
About our film set catering in Markbeech
On a long shoot day near Markbeech, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We serve hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater music video days and extended shoot days.
Rural locations near Markbeech can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Shooting in Markbeech: unit bases and access
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Shoots in Markbeech are part of our patch. Markbeech is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Central London is about 25 miles from Markbeech. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south. Markbeech is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Markbeech, we also cover Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Horse pub (less than half a mile south)
Who books film set catering in Markbeech?
We’re self-contained at base.
In Markbeech and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Period drama shoots
Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (1.3 miles north) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Markbeech. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Markbeech ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Markbeech: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Markbeech too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
A second meat widens the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Markbeech hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from kit
- Sign-off from the location
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards