Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Postling
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Postling? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Postling
Postling for film and TV crews
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Shoots in Postling are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Postling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Postling to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Postling include Westenhanger Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Postling is about 57 miles from central London. Postling is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
About our film set catering in Postling
On a long shoot day near Postling, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we are frequently booked for countryside locations and milestone days on set.
Rural locations near Postling can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Postling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
We work to the location’s rules.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Perfect for your shoot in Postling
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
In Postling and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Farm and estate locations
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- Music video days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Postling
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Postling
What’s the nearest station to Postling?
Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Postling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater in Postling?
Yes, Postling is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September shoots near Postling 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.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Postling
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards