Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Parkgate, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Parkgate and the surrounding area.
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Parkgate?
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Parkgate
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Film set catering in Parkgate, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. For farm and estate locations and long days on set, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option and more.
Near Parkgate, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Parkgate suit a hog roast. Parkgate is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Parkgate is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Parkgate is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN30, we can bring the roaster to you. From Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level area at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Parkgate
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Parkgate
More for events in Parkgate
Why choose film set catering in Parkgate?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Whatever the occasion in Parkgate, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Location days
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Parkgate
Is Parkgate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you get to rural locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Parkgate ends around 3:50pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your crew
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards