Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Newington, Kent
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Newington. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Newington?
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer shoots near Newington have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Newington, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in Newington, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for rural locations and crew thank-you days.
Shoots around Newington often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Newington
How far is Newington from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
More for events in Newington
Why choose film set catering in Newington?
It copes with schedule changes.
Here’s what people in Newington most often book a hog roast for:
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
The A254 and A256 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Newington.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the roaster can go in Newington
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Location catering around Newington
Newington is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Newington, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Historic houses near Newington include Quex Park (3.4 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 2 miles of Newington, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over CT12, CT11 and CT10 and the streets around it. Local streets include Gwyn Road, Haine Road and Leigh Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Newington is on the A254 and A256, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Newington we cover include Haine (1 mile north-west), Manston (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile north) and Flete (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ramsgate Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Newington include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.7 miles east) and St George's Boys School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
For an evening wrap.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away