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Film Set Catering in Sholden
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Sholden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Book a hog roast in Sholden
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Film set catering in Sholden, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Sholden are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Typical bookings include long days on set and music video days, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
Near Sholden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Also near Sholden
Also in Sholden
Who books film set catering in Sholden?
Carving serves a crew fast.
People around Sholden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Milestone days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Deal station, about 1.1 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Sholden
- Time on site
- Numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Sholden?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask about china.
For event organisers in Sholden
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Sholden for film and TV crews
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Sholden. Sholden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (2 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 66 miles from Sholden. The coast is within about 2 miles of Sholden, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in CT14, we can roast on site for your crew. Streets in the area include The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Sholden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Common questions in Sholden
Which station is closest to Sholden?
Deal station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Sholden?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater in Sholden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Sholden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Sholden ends around 3:50pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards