Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Platt
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Platt and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- Extended shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Platt
Film set catering in Platt, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and base catering, with a vegan option, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Near Platt, 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 will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Platt
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Platt too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you need much space at base?
Normally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Places near Platt
Other occasions in Platt
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Platt
It copes with schedule changes.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Platt:
- Long days on set
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.3 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Platt
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Platt
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Shooting in Platt: unit bases and access
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Platt and the surrounding area. Platt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Platt to London (about 23 miles away).
Platt is about 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles west. Platt is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Platt, we also cover Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (less than half a mile west)
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Late-September shoots near Platt lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- 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
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards