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Film Set Catering for Paddock Wood
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Paddock Wood and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
Book a hog roast in Paddock Wood
Film set catering in Paddock Wood, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We serve spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads, and typical bookings are for music video days and period drama shoots.
For a location shoot near Paddock Wood, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Where the roaster can go in Paddock Wood
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Paddock Wood
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Paddock Wood
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Paddock Wood?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Paddock Wood: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Paddock Wood?
Paddock Wood station, in Paddock Wood itself.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Who books film set catering in Paddock Wood?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Here’s what people in Paddock Wood most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
Paddock Wood is on or near the B2017 and B2160, good for unit base access.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Because the roast starts early, and in December Paddock Wood is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Shooting in Paddock Wood: unit bases and access
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Paddock Wood? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 31 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Paddock Wood station is in Paddock Wood itself. Paddock Wood is about 31 miles from central London.
For shoots in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. From Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. With the B2017 and B2160 close by, Paddock Wood is simple for us to get to with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Paddock Wood, we also cover Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Paddock Wood include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find John Brunt V.C. Pub (within half a mile north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards