Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Roughway
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Roughway.
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering in Roughway
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Roughway
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are a vegan option, hog roast rolls and salads, and typical bookings are for extended shoot days and wrap days.
For a shoot in a place like Roughway, tracks and soft ground need checking. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset near Roughway is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Roughway for film and TV crews
Roughway is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Roughway, from gardens to fields. Roughway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Roughway to London (about 25 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Central London is about 25 miles from Roughway, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in TN11, we can bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Roughway, we cover Dunk's Green (1 mile west), Plaxtol (1 mile north-west), Swanton (1 mile east), West Peckham (2 miles east) and Claygate Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.3 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.6 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically 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, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Who books film set catering in Roughway?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
In Roughway and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
Historic houses near Roughway include Old Soar Manor (0.7 miles north) and Ightham Mote (2.4 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Roughway questions
Do you come out to small places like Roughway?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Roughway?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Roughway
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Roughway?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Also near Roughway
More for events in Roughway
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away