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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Pipsden, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Pipsden.
- Lunch at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Pipsden
Perfect for your shoot in Pipsden
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
People around Pipsden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
- Extended shoot days
Among the historic houses close to Pipsden are Great Dixter (4.3 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
How our film set catering works in Pipsden
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include historic house shoots and extended shoot days, with hog roast rolls, a vegan option and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Pipsden, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Pipsden
Is Pipsden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- 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 before you book.
On the menu in Pipsden
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
Planning a shoot in Pipsden
Pipsden is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Hosts in Pipsden book us for shoots of all sizes. Pipsden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Pipsden to Canterbury (29 miles away).
Pipsden is about 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Etchingham station is about 4.4 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pipsden, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in TN18, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Rye Road and Water Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Four Throws (1 mile south-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile west), The Moor (1 mile south-west) and Beal's Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east) and Southborough (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Marlborough House School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Oak And Ivy Public House (less than half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Pipsden
Also in Pipsden
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer shoots near Pipsden 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 pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
For event organisers in Pipsden
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away