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Film Set Catering in Rusthall
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Rusthall.
- Wrap days
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
Film set catering in Rusthall
About our film set catering in Rusthall
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For base catering and long days on set, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, hog roast rolls and salads for your crew.
Shoots around Rusthall often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Name a contact for the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Rusthall?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Rusthall have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- 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 clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Where the roaster can go in Rusthall
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
- Approval from locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Rusthall
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Hosts in Rusthall book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning a shoot in Rusthall
Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Rusthall? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (2.2 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (3.3 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Rusthall is roughly 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Rusthall is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN4 and TN3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Rusthall includes Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rose Hill School (0.7 miles east) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (under half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Questions from Rusthall
Which station is closest to Rusthall?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you cater in Rusthall?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rusthall and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Also near Rusthall
More for events in Rusthall
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away