Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Skeete
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Skeete and across Kent.
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
Slow-roasted pork in Skeete
How our film set catering works in Skeete
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. For base catering and music video days, we’ll put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Skeete, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Skeete ends around 3:50pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Skeete
Crew catering near Skeete
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Skeete. Skeete is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Skeete to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Skeete are Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Skeete is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Skeete is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area. Other places close to Skeete we cover include Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from kit
- Vehicle access to base
- Shelter for crew
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Skeete
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Skeete
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Skeete, including:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Common questions in Skeete
Which station is closest to Skeete?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away