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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Painters Ash, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Painters Ash? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
Book a hog roast in Painters Ash
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Painters Ash
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and historic house shoots, with a vegan option, new potatoes and salads.
Shoots around Painters Ash often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Where the roaster can go in Painters Ash
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Shelter for crew
- Sign-off from the location
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, sunset near Painters Ash is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Crew catering near Painters Ash
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Hosts in Painters Ash book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Painters Ash to London (19 miles away).
With the A2 nearby, Painters Ash is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in DA11 and DA13, we can roast on site for your crew. Streets in the area include Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Painters Ash is on the A2, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (less than half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east)
Events we cater in Painters Ash
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Here’s what people in Painters Ash most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
Painters Ash is about 19 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Painters Ash: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Painters Ash?
The closest is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far is Painters Ash from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away