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Film Set Catering for Ripple
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Ripple.
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
Film set catering in Ripple
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Film set catering in Ripple, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. We are frequently asked to cater period locations and shoots on location, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Ripple, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Location catering around Ripple
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ripple. Ripple is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Ripple include Walmer Castle (1.9 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Ripple is roughly 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Ripple
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Ripple, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
- Wrap days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.1 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Because the roast starts early, and in December Ripple is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ripple, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from kit
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ripple
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Questions from Ripple
Can you roast near the sea around Ripple?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Ripple?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come to Ripple?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Ripple and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. 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 book our hog roast in Ripple
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away