Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in River, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in River? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
Book a hog roast in River
About our film set catering in River
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Typical bookings include shoots on location and milestone days on set, serving new potatoes, a vegan option and salads.
Near River, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Perfect for your shoot in River
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Shooting in River: unit bases and access
River is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in River? We can help. River is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from River to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Central London is about 64 miles from River. River is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We cover shoots in every part of the CT17 and CT16 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Lower Road, Minnis Lane and London Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile north-west), Dover (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east) and Maxton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Crabble Corn Mill (less than half a mile south-east) and Dover Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. At midsummer, daylight in River lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in River
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Travel to River
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in River
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What else we do in River
River questions
How far is River from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to River?
Kearsney station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Can you get to rural locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a contact for the day, usually locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away