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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ratling, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Ratling? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Ratling
Film set catering in Ratling, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Ratling work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. For period locations and long shoot days, we will put together a menu of salads, a vegan option and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Ratling, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Why choose a hog roast in Ratling?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Ratling
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Summer shoots near Ratling have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Events we cater in Ratling
We’re self-contained at base.
People around Ratling book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Location catering around Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Ratling is well within our area for shoots. Ratling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Ratling are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (1 mile north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Ratling is roughly 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Ratling is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Where the roaster can go in Ratling
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Common questions in Ratling
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Ratling?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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