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Film Set Catering in Monk's Hill
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Monk's Hill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
Book a hog roast in Monk's Hill
Film set catering in Monk's Hill, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include location days and historic house shoots, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Monk's Hill can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
For event organisers in Monk's Hill
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Perfect for your shoot in Monk's Hill
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Monk's Hill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
Monk's Hill is roughly 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
FAQs for Monk's Hill
Is Monk's Hill close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Monk's Hill?
Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What affects the price in Monk's Hill
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask about china.
Places near Monk's Hill
Other occasions in Monk's Hill
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Location catering around Monk's Hill
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Monk's Hill. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Monk's Hill to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Monk's Hill, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across TN27 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Cut and Smarden Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Monk's Hill we cover include Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Where the roaster can go in Monk's Hill
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Sign-off from the location
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset near Monk's Hill is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away