Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Northdown, Kent
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Northdown. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
Film set catering for Northdown
How our film set catering works in Northdown
Some locations near Northdown are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Whether it is period drama shoots and long days on set, we can cook spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Around Northdown, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Northdown
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Northdown
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from kit
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Northdown questions
What’s the nearest station to Northdown?
The closest is Broadstairs station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How far ahead 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 will check.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Perfect for your shoot in Northdown
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Whatever the occasion in Northdown, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Historic house shoots
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For event organisers in Northdown
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Planning a shoot in Northdown
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Shoots in Northdown are part of our patch. Northdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Northdown to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Central London is about 66 miles from Northdown, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Northdown include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Kent takes in CT9 and CT10, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Northdown we cover include Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September shoots near Northdown lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Northdown
What else we do in Northdown
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards