Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Newington, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Newington and across Kent.
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
A hog roast near Newington
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Film set catering for your shoot in Newington
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We serve salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and shoots on location.
Near Newington, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
More for events in Newington
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In December, daylight in Newington ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Newington
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We cover shoots in Newington, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Newington are Acrise Place (3.2 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.8 miles east. Newington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newington, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in CT18, CT20 and CT19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Newington we cover include Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Newington include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Newington include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Events we cater in Newington
Good for wraps too.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Newington, including:
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew thank-you days
Central London is about 59 miles from Newington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. 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, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What affects the price in Newington
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Newington questions
Is Newington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Newington from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away