Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Mystole
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Mystole. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Lunch at base
- Historic house shoots
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in Mystole
Film set catering in Mystole, slow-roasted on site
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll fit around changes. On the menu are hog roast rolls, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and rural locations.
Rural locations near Mystole can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Mystole questions
What’s the nearest station to Mystole?
Chartham station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access to base
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
Towns and villages near Mystole
What else we do in Mystole
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal is not offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We work to the location’s rules.
Sides make a proper lunch.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Who books film set catering in Mystole?
It copes with schedule changes.
Hosts in Mystole book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Base catering
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, Chartham station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer shoots near Mystole have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
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.
Related guides
Location catering around Mystole
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover shoots in Mystole. We cover 922 places in Kent.
Mystole is roughly 50 miles from central London. Mystole is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you. From Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover shoots in Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Mystole includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away