Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Preston, Kent
Film set catering in Preston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Long shoot days
- Location days
- Farm and estate locations
Planning an event in Preston?
About our film set catering in Preston
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. On the menu are a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and wrap days.
Rural locations near Preston can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
FAQs for Preston
Which station is closest to Preston?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Is Preston close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you cater in Preston?
Yes, Preston is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer shoots near Preston have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Preston?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Preston. Here are some of the most popular:
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
Among the historic houses close to Preston are Goodnestone Park (4 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Towns and villages near Preston
Also in Preston
Crew catering near Preston
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Preston, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Preston to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. Preston is roughly 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in CT3, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Preston we cover include Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away