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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Paddlesworth, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Paddlesworth and the surrounding area.
- Period locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Paddlesworth
Film set catering for your shoot in Paddlesworth
Some locations near Paddlesworth are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. On the menu are new potatoes, salads and a vegan option, and we are often booked for rural locations and long days on set.
Near Paddlesworth, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Location catering around Paddlesworth
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Paddlesworth. Paddlesworth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Central London is about 25 miles from Paddlesworth, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in ME6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Paddlesworth, we cover Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Open spaces near Paddlesworth include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Paddlesworth include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Paddlesworth hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Who books film set catering in Paddlesworth?
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Paddlesworth. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
- Base catering
- Location shoots
Among the historic houses close to Paddlesworth are Starkey Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Cobham College (4 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, daylight in Paddlesworth lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
FAQs for Paddlesworth
Can you do a hog roast in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Paddlesworth close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Places near Paddlesworth
Other occasions in Paddlesworth
What affects the price in Paddlesworth
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away