Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Pett Bottom, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Pett Bottom and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- Rural locations
Book a hog roast in Pett Bottom
Film set catering for your shoot in Pett Bottom
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. We serve salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater period drama shoots and wrap days.
Rural locations near Pett Bottom can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Pett Bottom
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A covered eating area
- A named contact at base
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. 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.
Why Pett Bottom hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Shooting in Pett Bottom: unit bases and access
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Pett Bottom, from gardens to fields. Pett Bottom is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Pett Bottom is about 55 miles from central London. Pett Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Pett Bottom Road and School Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Pett Bottom, we also cover Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Duck pub (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Pett Bottom?
Carving serves a crew fast.
People around Pett Bottom book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer shoots near Pett Bottom have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Pett Bottom
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Pett Bottom?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Send us the details.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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