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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Sandhurst Cross, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Sandhurst Cross? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
Film set catering for Sandhurst Cross
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
How our film set catering works in Sandhurst Cross
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and milestone days on set, with a vegan option, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
Near Sandhurst Cross, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
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.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Sandhurst Cross is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Sandhurst Cross for film and TV crews
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Sandhurst Cross for shoots and the places nearby. Sandhurst Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (2.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Robertsbridge station, about 4.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Sandhurst Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN18. Your shoot could be at a house on Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Sandhurst Cross we cover include Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Schools near Sandhurst Cross include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Tavern (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal isn’t offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
A second meat widens the menu.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. 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.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Sandhurst Cross
Is Sandhurst Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Sandhurst Cross?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Sandhurst Cross
Also in Sandhurst Cross
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
- 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.
On the menu in Sandhurst Cross
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Sandhurst Cross
We’re self-contained at base.
Whatever the occasion in Sandhurst Cross, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
Sandhurst Cross is roughly 43 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away