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Film Set Catering in Singlewell or Ifield
Film set catering in Singlewell or Ifield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Singlewell or Ifield?
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Singlewell or Ifield
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Film set catering in Singlewell or Ifield, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan option, and we’re often booked for farm and estate locations and unit base lunches.
Near Singlewell or Ifield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Towns and villages near Singlewell or Ifield
What else we do in Singlewell or Ifield
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
For event organisers in Singlewell or Ifield
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Singlewell or Ifield
We bring everything we need.
People around Singlewell or Ifield book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
Historic houses near Singlewell or Ifield include Cobham College (1.8 miles south-east) and Starkey Castle (5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
Singlewell or Ifield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Singlewell or Ifield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Jeskyns?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Crew catering near Singlewell or Ifield
Singlewell or Ifield is about 1 mile south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover shoots in Singlewell or Ifield, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Singlewell or Ifield to London (about 21 miles away).
Singlewell or Ifield is roughly 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Meopham station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the DA12, DA11 and DA13 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include North Lane, Scott Road and Sandown Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Henhurst (1 mile south-east), Istead Rise (1 mile south-west), Gravesend (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (2.1 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Singlewell or Ifield include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
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 will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Singlewell or Ifield, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-September shoots near Singlewell or Ifield lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Singlewell or Ifield
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards