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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Northwood, Kent
Film set catering in Northwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Northwood
Northwood: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Northwood?
Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Film set catering in Northwood, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Northwood work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Typical bookings include ad shoots and base catering, serving new potatoes, hog roast rolls and salads.
For a location shoot near Northwood, base might be in a field or farmyard. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Northwood is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china.
Perfect for your shoot in Northwood
Good for wraps too.
However big or small the event in Northwood, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
Northwood is about 65 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Northwood hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Northwood
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Planning a shoot in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Northwood? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Northwood to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Northwood are Quex Park (3.6 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the A254 and A256 nearby, Northwood is easy for us and the trucks to reach. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in CT12, CT10 and CT11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A254 and A256 close by, Northwood is simple for us to get to with the roaster. For shoots just outside Northwood, we cover Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Northwood include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Where the roaster can go in Northwood
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Vehicle access to base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Also near Northwood
Other occasions in Northwood
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards