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Film Set Catering in New Hythe
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in New Hythe.
- Milestone days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Film set catering for New Hythe
Perfect for your shoot in New Hythe
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 27 miles from New Hythe.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Film set catering for your shoot in New Hythe
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we’re often booked for ad shoots and period drama shoots.
Rural locations near New Hythe can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
New Hythe: your questions answered
How far is New Hythe from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need much space at base?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in New Hythe
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Crew catering near New Hythe
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. New Hythe is well within our area for shoots. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, there is a station right in New Hythe: New Hythe station. Within reach of New Hythe are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (3.7 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in ME20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near New Hythe include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
More for events in New Hythe
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in New Hythe
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in New Hythe ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away