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Film Set Catering in Out Elmstead
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Out Elmstead and across Kent.
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Wrap parties
Book a hog roast in Out Elmstead
Film set catering for your shoot in Out Elmstead
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Typical bookings include location shoots and extended shoot days, serving spit-roast lamb, salads and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near Out Elmstead can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Out Elmstead
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Out Elmstead
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Out Elmstead too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cater in Out Elmstead?
Yes, Out Elmstead is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Why choose a hog roast in Out Elmstead?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Out Elmstead
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Out Elmstead ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
Get 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.
Planning help
Events we cater in Out Elmstead
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Base catering
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
- Rural locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Aylesham station, about 2.4 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Out Elmstead
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Location catering around Out Elmstead
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Out Elmstead suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Out Elmstead are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Out Elmstead is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Out Elmstead is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Black Robin Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away