Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Pested
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Pested.
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Pested
How our film set catering works in Pested
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. For location shoots and base catering, we can cook hog roast rolls, salads and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Pested, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A route for our vehicle
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
For event organisers in Pested
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, daylight in Pested lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Pested?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Here’s what people in Pested most often book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Historic house shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wye station, about 3.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
What affects the price in Pested
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Travel to Pested
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Pested questions
How far is Pested from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Pested?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Do you cover Pested?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Pested and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Towns and villages near Pested
More for events in Pested
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Pested hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Pested for film and TV crews
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Pested. Pested is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Pested are Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Pested is about 46 miles from central London. Pested is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover shoots in Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (0.5 miles south)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards