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Film Set Catering in Pootings
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Pootings.
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering in Pootings
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Film set catering for your shoot in Pootings
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. For period locations and long days on set, we can cook a vegan option, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Pootings can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Common questions in Pootings
How far is Pootings from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Pootings too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Pootings ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Travel to Pootings
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A route for our vehicle
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Pootings
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also in Pootings
Perfect for your shoot in Pootings
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Pootings, including:
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Shooting in Pootings: unit bases and access
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Pootings is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Pootings is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Pootings to London (20 miles away).
Pootings is about 20 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Pootings are historic houses such as Chartwell (1.4 miles north) and Quebec House (3 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in TN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Pootings we cover include Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pootings include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards