Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Marley, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Marley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Farm and estate locations
- Period locations
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Marley?
Film set catering for your shoot in Marley
Rural and period locations near Marley can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include period locations and base catering, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Marley can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Why choose a hog roast in Marley?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. On a winter shoot near Marley, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Marley
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Shooting in Marley: unit bases and access
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Marley book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Marley is about 38 miles from central London. Historic houses near Marley include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and Stoneacre (4.7 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Marley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
- Schools near Marley include The Lenham School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles west)
Events we cater in Marley
We’re self-contained at base.
In Marley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Travel to Marley
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
FAQs for Marley
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Marley?
Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater in Marley?
Yes, Marley is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Other occasions in Marley
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away