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Film Set Catering in Reculver
Film set catering in Reculver: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
- Period drama shoots
Book a hog roast in Reculver
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way.
About our film set catering in Reculver
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Whether it’s ad shoots and lunch at base, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Near Reculver, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Location catering around Reculver
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Reculver suit a hog roast. Reculver is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Reculver to Canterbury (8 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in CT6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The King Ethelbert Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask about china.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Reculver. By late September, sunset near Reculver is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Reculver
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Perfect for your shoot in Reculver
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
Central London is about 56 miles from Reculver, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Questions from Reculver
Is Reculver close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Reculver?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What affects the price in Reculver
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Reculver
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Reculver
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A named contact at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Reculver
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards