Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Selsted
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Selsted. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Music video days
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Selsted
How our film set catering works in Selsted
Crews in Selsted work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for period locations and farm and estate locations.
For a shoot in a place like Selsted, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
FAQs for Selsted
Which station is closest to Selsted?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Typically, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
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 does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose film set catering in Selsted?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Selsted most often book a hog roast for:
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
Central London is about 60 miles from Selsted.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Planning a shoot in Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Selsted, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Selsted to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Selsted are Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Selsted, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in CT15, we can roast on site for your crew. If your venue is just outside Selsted, we also cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Selsted hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally 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. In December, daylight in Selsted ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Also near Selsted
Also in Selsted
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away