Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Palm Bay
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Palm Bay.
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Unit base lunches
A hog roast near Palm Bay
About our film set catering in Palm Bay
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. For wrap parties and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your crew.
Near Palm Bay, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
A second meat widens the menu.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Common questions in Palm Bay
How far is Palm Bay from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Palm Bay?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Send us the details.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Where the roaster can go in Palm Bay
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Why choose film set catering in Palm Bay?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Palm Bay, including:
- Unit base lunches
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
Palm Bay is about 65 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Palm Bay. By late September, sunset near Palm Bay is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Shooting in Palm Bay: unit bases and access
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Shoots in Palm Bay are part of our patch. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Palm Bay to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Margate station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Palm Bay, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in CT9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Palm Bay
Also in Palm Bay
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards