Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Richborough Port
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Richborough Port. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Richborough Port
Film set catering in Richborough Port, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We are frequently asked to cater milestone days on set and ad shoots, with hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Richborough Port, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact for the day
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Planning a shoot in Richborough Port
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Richborough Port and the surrounding area. Richborough Port is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Richborough Port to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in CT13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Towns and villages near Richborough Port
Also in Richborough Port
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Richborough Port
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Richborough Port
It copes with schedule changes.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Richborough Port. Here are some of the most popular:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
Central London is about 64 miles from Richborough Port, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. At midsummer, daylight in Richborough Port lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Richborough Port: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Richborough Port?
The closest is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Could you cook in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards