Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Petteridge, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Petteridge and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
Film set catering for Petteridge
How our film set catering works in Petteridge
On a long shoot day near Petteridge, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Popular choices include a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for base catering and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Petteridge, tracks and soft ground need checking. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Who books film set catering in Petteridge?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Petteridge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.8 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset near Petteridge is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Petteridge
What else we do in Petteridge
Location catering around Petteridge
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Petteridge suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Petteridge is roughly 32 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Paddock Wood station is about 2.6 miles away. Petteridge is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN12, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Hop Bine pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Ask about china.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. 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 with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Petteridge: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Brenchley Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Petteridge?
Paddock Wood station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards