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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Patrixbourne, Kent
Film set catering in Patrixbourne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering in Patrixbourne
Film set catering in Patrixbourne, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater farm and estate locations and wrap days.
For a shoot in a place like Patrixbourne, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Patrixbourne is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. 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
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Shooting in Patrixbourne: unit bases and access
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Patrixbourne, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent.
Patrixbourne is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Patrixbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Patrixbourne includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Patrixbourne
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Patrixbourne
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Patrixbourne
What else we do in Patrixbourne
Who books film set catering in Patrixbourne?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Hosts in Patrixbourne book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Patrixbourne questions
Is Patrixbourne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Patrixbourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards