Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Rolvenden
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 Rolvenden.
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
Planning an event in Rolvenden?
How our film set catering works in Rolvenden
Crews in Rolvenden work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it’s base catering and historic house shoots, we can cook a vegan option, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Rolvenden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Rolvenden
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why choose film set catering in Rolvenden?
It copes with schedule changes.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Rolvenden. Here are some of the most popular:
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Location days
Rolvenden is about 44 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Nearby places to Rolvenden
Other occasions in Rolvenden
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We pack away straight after service.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Rolvenden hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. By late September, sunset near Rolvenden is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Crew catering near Rolvenden
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover shoots in Rolvenden, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Within reach of Rolvenden are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (3.1 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.2 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (under half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (within half a mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Rolvenden: your questions answered
Is Rolvenden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Rolvenden close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards