Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Meresborough
Film set catering in Meresborough: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wrap days
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
Book a hog roast in Meresborough
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact at base
- Access agreed with locations
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Film set catering in Meresborough, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. We are often asked to cater wrap days and unit base lunches, serving salads, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Near Meresborough, check tracks and ground with locations. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Crew catering near Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater shoots of every size in Meresborough. We cater 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Meresborough to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Meresborough is roughly 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meresborough, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Medway takes in ME8, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Meresborough
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Meresborough and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
Towns and villages near Meresborough
Other occasions in Meresborough
Questions from Meresborough
How far is Meresborough from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Meresborough?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. On a winter shoot near Meresborough, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in Meresborough
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away