Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Plaxtol
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Plaxtol.
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Plaxtol?
About our film set catering in Plaxtol
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. For end-of-shoot wraps and location shoots, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Plaxtol, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
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What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In December, daylight in Plaxtol ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Shelter for crew
- Approval from locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Plaxtol
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books film set catering in Plaxtol?
We are self-contained at base.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Plaxtol, such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at base
- Location days
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (0.7 miles north-east) and Ightham Mote (1.6 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Plaxtol
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Plaxtol for film and TV crews
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater shoots across Plaxtol and nearby, from gardens to fields. Plaxtol is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Plaxtol to London (about 24 miles away).
Plaxtol is about 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station. Plaxtol is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Plaxtol, we also cover Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Plaxtol includes Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.7 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
FAQs for Plaxtol
Which station is closest to Plaxtol?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away