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Film Set Catering in Otford
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Otford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Lunch at base
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
A hog roast near Otford
For event organisers in Otford
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How our film set catering works in Otford
Crews in Otford 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. For location days and base catering, we’ll put together a menu of salads, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Around Otford, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Otford
We are self-contained at base.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Location days
- Base catering
Otford is roughly 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Otford have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning a shoot in Otford
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Otford, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Otford station serves Otford directly. Historic houses near Otford include Knole House (3.2 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Otford is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Otford includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Otford include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.7 miles east) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodman pub (less than half a mile north)
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
FAQs for Otford
Is Otford close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away