Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Mersham
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Mersham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
Book a hog roast in Mersham
Film set catering in Mersham, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. Whether it’s unit base lunches and location days, we can cook new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option and more.
Rural locations near Mersham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Mersham
Could you cook in Poulton Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Mersham from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A route for our vehicle
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Mersham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Mersham
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Towns and villages near Mersham
Also in Mersham
Planning a shoot in Mersham
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Mersham suit a hog roast. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Mersham is about 52 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Mersham are Westenhanger Castle (4.7 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Mersham, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Church Road, The Street and Church Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Farriers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your shoot in Mersham
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Period locations
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.9 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast starts early, and in December Mersham is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page or 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