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Film Set Catering in Ruckinge
Film set catering in Ruckinge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
Film set catering for Ruckinge
About our film set catering in Ruckinge
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. We are frequently asked to cater extended shoot days and wrap days, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Ruckinge, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Ruckinge questions
What’s the nearest station to Ruckinge?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far is Ruckinge from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Ruckinge
- Site access
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
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.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, daylight in Ruckinge lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Location catering around Ruckinge
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Ruckinge for shoots. Ruckinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ruckinge to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. Your shoot could be at a house on Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ruckinge include Orlestone Forest.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Ruckinge hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Why choose film set catering in Ruckinge?
It copes with schedule changes.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ruckinge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
Ruckinge is about 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards