Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Rochester Riverside
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Rochester Riverside and across Medway.
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
A hog roast near Rochester Riverside
What affects the price in Rochester Riverside
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Travel to Rochester Riverside
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in Rochester Riverside
On a long shoot day near Rochester Riverside, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. For historic house shoots and long shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
For a location shoot near Rochester Riverside, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Crew catering near Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Rochester Riverside? We can help. We cover 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Rochester Riverside are Restoration House (under half a mile south-west) and Temple Manor (0.8 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 27 miles from Rochester Riverside, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in ME1, ME2 and ME3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Rochester Riverside, we cover Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester Riverside include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle Tavern (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, daylight in Rochester Riverside ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A route for our vehicle
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for Rochester Riverside
How far is Rochester Riverside from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in The Paddock?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Also near Rochester Riverside
Other occasions in Rochester Riverside
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Why choose film set catering in Rochester Riverside?
A slow roast can wait a little.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rochester Riverside:
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rochester station serves Rochester Riverside directly.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in Rochester Riverside
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards