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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Smallbridge, Kent
Film set catering in Smallbridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period locations
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at base
Book a hog roast in Smallbridge
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Film set catering in Smallbridge, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Smallbridge are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and crew appreciation lunches, serving hog roast rolls, a vegan option and new potatoes.
Near Smallbridge, 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.
Smallbridge for film and TV crews
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Smallbridge, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Smallbridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Central London is about 35 miles from Smallbridge. For crew arriving by train, Marden station is about 4.4 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Smallbridge, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Smallbridge, we cover Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Questions from Smallbridge
Is Smallbridge too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Smallbridge?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Occasions we serve in Smallbridge
We bring everything we need.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Smallbridge, such as:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
Historic houses near Smallbridge include Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Why choose a hog roast in Smallbridge?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Smallbridge
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Smallbridge
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September shoots near Smallbridge lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Smallbridge
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards