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Film Set Catering for Rodmersham
Film set catering in Rodmersham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Rodmersham?
Perfect for your shoot in Rodmersham
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
- Extended shoot days
Rodmersham is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Film set catering in Rodmersham, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We’re frequently asked to cater historic house shoots and crew thank-you days, with new potatoes, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Rodmersham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Rodmersham ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Rodmersham: your questions answered
Could you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Rodmersham?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
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. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Location catering around Rodmersham
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover shoots in Rodmersham. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rodmersham, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. For shoots just outside Rodmersham, we cover Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Rodmersham include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Rodmersham
Other occasions in Rodmersham
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards