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Film Set Catering for Nackington
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Nackington. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
A hog roast near Nackington
Events we cater in Nackington
We’re self-contained at base.
In Nackington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 1.7 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How our film set catering works in Nackington
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. We are frequently asked to cater location shoots and long shoot days, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Nackington, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Nackington hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Nackington
Is Nackington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day.
A second meat widens the menu.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Nackington. In December, daylight in Nackington ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Nackington
Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Nackington. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 54 miles from Nackington, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Nackington, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Nackington, we cover Street End (1 mile south-west), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Pett Bottom (2 miles south) and Wincheap (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.1 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Nackington
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away