Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Ridley
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Ridley and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Base catering
- Long days on set
- Crew appreciation lunches
Book a hog roast in Ridley
How our film set catering works in Ridley
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. For long shoot days and end-of-shoot wraps, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
Rural locations near Ridley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Crew catering near Ridley
Ridley is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Hosts in Ridley book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Ridley to London (21 miles away).
Ridley is roughly 21 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Meopham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Ridley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across TN15 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ridley we cover include New Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile north-west) and Culverstone Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (4.4 miles south) and Coldrum Long Barrow (3.1 miles south-east).
Where the roaster can go in Ridley
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A contact in production
- A route for our vehicle
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Questions from Ridley
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Ridley from London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
For event organisers in Ridley
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Ridley is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- 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
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose film set catering in Ridley?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ridley, such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
Historic houses near Ridley include Cobham College (4 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away