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Film Set Catering in Satmar
Film set catering in Satmar: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Extended shoot days
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
Film set catering for Satmar
Film set catering in Satmar, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. For end-of-shoot wraps and commercials and music videos, we can cook a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Satmar, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, daylight in Satmar lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Shelter for crew
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Crew catering near Satmar
Satmar is about 3 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. Hosts in Satmar book us for shoots of all sizes. Satmar is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Satmar to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. Satmar is roughly 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Satmar, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east) and South Alkham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (2.8 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Satmar includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Common questions in Satmar
What’s the nearest station to Satmar?
The closest is Folkestone Central station, roughly 3 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What affects the price in Satmar
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Satmar
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose film set catering in Satmar?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Satmar, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Music video days
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
Within reach of Satmar are historic houses such as Acrise Place (4.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Towns and villages near Satmar
Other occasions in Satmar
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away