Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Northbourne
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Northbourne? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
Film set catering for Northbourne
How our film set catering works in Northbourne
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater period locations and farm and estate locations, with salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Northbourne, tracks and soft ground need checking. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Northbourne hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Northbourne
What’s the nearest station to Northbourne?
Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Northbourne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Shooting in Northbourne: unit bases and access
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cater shoots across Northbourne and nearby, from gardens to fields. Northbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Northbourne to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Walmer station is about 2.2 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Northbourne are Walmer Castle (3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Northbourne, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cover shoots in every part of CT14. Your shoot could be at a house on Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Northbourne include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (less than half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Northbourne
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Whatever the occasion in Northbourne, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Music video days
- Lunch at base
Northbourne is roughly 65 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Northbourne
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Also near Northbourne
What else we do in Northbourne
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. On a winter shoot near Northbourne, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting 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. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away