Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Mill Hill, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Mill Hill and across Kent.
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Mill Hill
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask about china.
Film set catering for your shoot in Mill Hill
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. Whether it is farm and estate locations and historic house shoots, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Near Mill Hill, base may be a field or yard. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Site access
- Time on site
- Travel to Mill Hill
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Mill Hill: your questions answered
How far is Mill Hill from London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Can you roast near the sea around Mill Hill?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
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 do not offer halal meat.
What about a wrap party?
We do.
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What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Because the roast starts early, and in December Mill Hill 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Location catering around Mill Hill
Mill Hill is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Mill Hill? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Mill Hill to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Mill Hill is about 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The coast is within about 2 miles of Mill Hill, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in CT14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Mary Road, Glack Road and Lydia Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Mill Hill we cover include Great Mongeham (1 mile west), Deal (1 mile east), Sholden (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north) and Walmer (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (1.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Goodwin Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Mill Inn (within half a mile east)
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level area at base
- A route for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Mill Hill
A slow roast can wait a little.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Farm and estate locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Walmer station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards