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Film Set Catering for Monkton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Monkton.
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Monkton
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Late-September shoots near Monkton lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get 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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Film set catering in Monkton, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Monkton can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. On the menu are hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and countryside locations.
Near Monkton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
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Events we cater in Monkton
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at base
- Music video days
- Location days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Central London is about 60 miles from Monkton.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
For an evening wrap.
What affects the price in Monkton
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Monkton: unit bases and access
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Monkton is well within our area for shoots. Monkton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Monkton to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near Monkton include Quex Park (2.6 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Minster station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Monkton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in CT12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Monkton we cover include Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Monkton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Monkton: your questions answered
How far is Monkton from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Is Monkton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- One contact for the day
- Vehicle access to base
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Monkton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. 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.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards