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Film Set Catering in Old Wives Lees
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Old Wives Lees and the surrounding area.
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering for Old Wives Lees
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Old Wives Lees
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. We serve new potatoes, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater lunch at base and long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Old Wives Lees, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A safe distance from kit
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Planning a shoot in Old Wives Lees
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover shoots in Old Wives Lees. Old Wives Lees is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Central London is about 49 miles from Old Wives Lees. Old Wives Lees is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in CT4, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Old Wives Lees, we also cover Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (within half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Old Wives Lees
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-September shoots near Old Wives Lees 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.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Old Wives Lees
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Old Wives Lees, including:
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Chilham station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Places near Old Wives Lees
What else we do in Old Wives Lees
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Old Wives Lees
Could you cook in Broadham Down?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Old Wives Lees from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
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.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards