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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Moorstock, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Moorstock? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Music video days
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Moorstock?
About our film set catering in Moorstock
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We are frequently asked to cater period drama shoots and long days on set, with spit-roast lamb, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Moorstock, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Events we cater in Moorstock
A slow roast can wait a little.
Whatever the occasion in Moorstock, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.6 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Moorstock for film and TV crews
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Moorstock suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Moorstock to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Moorstock is about 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.8 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Moorstock, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Moorstock, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Moorstock includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Moorstock
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Moorstock
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose a hog roast in Moorstock?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day.
For an evening wrap.
Questions from Moorstock
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Moorstock from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Also in Moorstock
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Because the roast starts early, and in December Moorstock is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards