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Film Set Catering in Orlestone
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Orlestone.
- Ad shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
Book a hog roast in Orlestone
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset near Orlestone is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Orlestone
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Whether it’s ad shoots and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads and more.
Near Orlestone, check tracks and ground with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Orlestone
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Perfect for your shoot in Orlestone
We bring everything we need.
People around Orlestone book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
Orlestone is roughly 50 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Crew catering near Orlestone
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Orlestone? We cover the whole area. Orlestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Orlestone to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Ham Street station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
For shoots in TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Orlestone, we cover Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Orlestone
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
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What else we do in Orlestone
Common questions in Orlestone
Do you come out to small places like Orlestone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Orlestone from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards