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Film Set Catering in Pembles Cross
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Pembles Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering for Pembles Cross
About our film set catering in Pembles Cross
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We serve new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and unit base lunches.
For a shoot in a place like Pembles Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Crew catering near Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Pembles Cross, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Pembles Cross to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Within reach of Pembles Cross are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Pembles Cross is roughly 40 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembles Cross, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in TN27. Close by, we cover shoots in Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-September shoots near Pembles Cross lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Pembles Cross hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Pembles Cross questions
Which station is closest to Pembles Cross?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Pembles Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access to base
- Approval from locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Places near Pembles Cross
Also in Pembles Cross
Events we cater in Pembles Cross
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Pembles Cross. Typical bookings include:
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, Lenham station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
A second meat widens the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards