Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Painter's Forstal
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Painter's Forstal and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Farm and estate locations
- Location days
Planning an event in Painter's Forstal?
Who books film set catering in Painter's Forstal?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
However big or small the event in Painter's Forstal, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Unit base lunches
- Milestone days on set
- Location shoots
- Period locations
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.8 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Film set catering in Painter's Forstal, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For long shoot days and rural locations, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers for your crew.
Rural locations near Painter's Forstal can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Crew catering near Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Painter's Forstal for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Faversham station is about 1.8 miles away. Painter's Forstal is roughly 43 miles from central London.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Painter's Forstal, we cover North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Schools near Painter's Forstal include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Alma pub (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Painter's Forstal
What’s the nearest station to Painter's Forstal?
Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Painter's Forstal?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
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.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
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About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Shelter for crew
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Painter's Forstal
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
We work to the location’s rules.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late-September shoots near Painter's Forstal lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a hog roast in Painter's Forstal?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away