Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Oad Street, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Oad Street and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Long shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering for Oad Street
How our film set catering works in Oad Street
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. We’re frequently asked to cater countryside locations and milestone days on set, with salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Near Oad Street, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Perfect for your shoot in Oad Street
Carving serves a crew fast.
Hosts in Oad Street book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Location days
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- Period locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Newington station is about 1.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Oad Street: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Oad Street?
Newington station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Is Oad Street close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Shelter for crew
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Oad Street
What else we do in Oad Street
Planning a shoot in Oad Street
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Oad Street? We cover the whole area. Oad Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Oad Street to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Central London is about 35 miles from Oad Street. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oad Street, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Oad Street, we cover Danaway (1 mile north-west), Chestnut Street (1 mile north), Silver Street (1 mile south-east), Bredgar (1 mile south-east) and South Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Oad Street include Westlands School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Plough & Harrow pub (less than half a mile east)
Why choose a hog roast in Oad Street?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Oad Street is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away