Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Sheldwich Lees
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Sheldwich Lees. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
- Extended shoot days
A hog roast near Sheldwich Lees
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Film set catering in Sheldwich Lees, slow-roasted on site
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Whether it is ad shoots and rural locations, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Rural locations near Sheldwich Lees can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a shoot in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Sheldwich Lees? We cover the whole area. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Sheldwich Lees to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Sheldwich Lees is about 45 miles from central London. Sheldwich Lees is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across the ME13 postcode area. Other places close to Sheldwich Lees we cover include Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day usually 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 winter daylight in Sheldwich Lees ends around 3:50pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Events we cater in Sheldwich Lees
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Sheldwich Lees, including:
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.7 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Is Sheldwich Lees too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Sheldwich Lees from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you come to Sheldwich Lees?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sheldwich Lees and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards