Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Newington, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Newington.
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
Planning an event in Newington?
For event organisers in Newington
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About our film set catering in Newington
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Newington. For historic house shoots and long days on set, we will put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Near Newington, base may be a field or yard. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact in production
- A covered eating area
- 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.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September shoots near Newington lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Newington?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Newington, such as:
- Rural locations
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Newington station is in Newington itself.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Newington: your questions answered
How far is Newington from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
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 often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Also near Newington
What else we do in Newington
Crew catering near Newington
Newington is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Shoots in Newington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Newington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Newington to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Newington is about 34 miles from central London. Newington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, High Street and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Newington, we also cover Breach (1 mile north-west), Keycol (1 mile east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south) and Chestnut Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile south)
A hog roast or other catering?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards