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Film Set Catering for Shoreham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Shoreham.
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
Slow-roasted pork in Shoreham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Film set catering in Shoreham, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. Whether it is countryside locations and long days on set, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Shoreham, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
FAQs for Shoreham
What’s the nearest station to Shoreham?
Shoreham has its own station: Shoreham (Kent) station.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What affects the price in Shoreham
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in 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:
- A route for our vehicle
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shoreham
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. On a winter shoot near Shoreham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Shoreham
What else we do in Shoreham
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Location catering around Shoreham
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Shoreham, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shoreham to London (16 miles away).
Central London is about 16 miles from Shoreham. For crew arriving by train, Shoreham (Kent) station serves Shoreham directly. Shoreham is within about a mile of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across TN14 and the streets around it. From High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Old George Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Why choose film set catering in Shoreham?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
In Shoreham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
Historic houses near Shoreham include Lullingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Knole House (4.8 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
For event organisers in Shoreham
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards