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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Otham, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Otham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Countryside locations
- Music video days
- Wrap days
Film set catering in Otham
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, daylight in Otham lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering for your shoot in Otham
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We are often asked to cater extended shoot days and period drama shoots, with rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Shoots around Otham frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Otham hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Otham?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Otham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Rural locations
Otham is about 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
Shooting in Otham: unit bases and access
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Otham? We can help. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Otham to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Historic houses near Otham include Stoneacre (0.6 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (2.7 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Otham, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Otham, we also cover Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Otham includes Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Senacre Wood Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (under half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Otham
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Otham
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Otham: your questions answered
Could you cook in Mote Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
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.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away