Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Snowdown, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Snowdown.
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
Book a hog roast in Snowdown
Location catering around Snowdown
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Snowdown? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Snowdown is about 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Snowdown has its own station, Snowdown station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Snowdown, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Snowdown, we cover Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Film set catering in Snowdown, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We serve new potatoes, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for period drama shoots and crew appreciation lunches.
Rural locations near Snowdown can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A named contact at base
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Snowdown
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Snowdown ends around 3:50pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
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Common questions in Snowdown
Is Snowdown close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you come to Snowdown?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Perfect for your shoot in Snowdown
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Snowdown:
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Countryside locations
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Snowdown include Goodnestone Park (2 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards