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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Sittingbourne, Kent
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 Sittingbourne.
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Countryside locations
Film set catering in Sittingbourne
About our film set catering in Sittingbourne
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Typical bookings include crew appreciation lunches and wrap days, serving a vegan option, salads and halloumi skewers.
Shoots in Sittingbourne frequently base in car parks. The roaster fits in at base. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Sittingbourne
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. In December, daylight in Sittingbourne ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Why choose a hog roast in Sittingbourne?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Sittingbourne
How far is Sittingbourne from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you come to Sittingbourne?
Yes, Sittingbourne is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Also near Sittingbourne
More for events in Sittingbourne
Events we cater in Sittingbourne
A slow roast can wait a little.
However big or small the event in Sittingbourne, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
With the A2 and A249 nearby, Sittingbourne is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a shoot in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Shoots in Sittingbourne are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Sittingbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sittingbourne to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sittingbourne station serves Sittingbourne directly. Central London is about 37 miles from Sittingbourne, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sittingbourne, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in ME10 and ME9, we can roast on site for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Sittingbourne sits on or near the A2 and A249, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north) and Bayford Court (under half a mile east).
- Local schools include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Hope pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away