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Film Set Catering for Old Tree
Film set catering in Old Tree: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Old Tree?
Why choose a hog roast in Old Tree?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Old Tree
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot wraps and music video days, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Old Tree, tracks and soft ground need checking. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Old Tree
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from kit
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Crew catering near Old Tree
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Old Tree? We cover the whole area. We cater 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Old Tree to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Tree, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Tree include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Old Tree include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer shoots near Old Tree have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Old Tree: your questions answered
How far is Old Tree from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Old Tree?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
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’ll bring the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Who books film set catering in Old Tree?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Old Tree, such as:
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
- Rural locations
Central London is about 56 miles from Old Tree.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards