Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ringwould, Kent
Film set catering in Ringwould: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
Book a hog roast in Ringwould
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
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.
About our film set catering in Ringwould
Some locations near Ringwould are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Popular choices include new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and salads, and typical bookings are for music video days and location shoots.
Near Ringwould, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask about china.
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Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Shooting in Ringwould: unit bases and access
Ringwould is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Ringwould suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
The A258 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Ringwould. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (1.6 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Back Street, Front Street and Queen's Rise; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Ringwould is on the A258, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. For shoots just outside Ringwould, we cover Kingsdown (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile south-west), Martin Mill (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles north-west) and East Langdon (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and St Margaret's Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Five Bells pub (less than half a mile east)
Questions from Ringwould
Do you come out to small places like Ringwould?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Ringwould?
Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level area at base
- Sign-off from the location
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Ringwould
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Ringwould
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Ringwould, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
- Location days
- Lunch at base
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Walmer station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. On a winter shoot near Ringwould, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. 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.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away