Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in South Alkham, 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 South Alkham.
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near South Alkham
Film set catering in South Alkham, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. Typical bookings include shoots on location and long days on set, serving spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Near South Alkham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in South Alkham
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
South Alkham: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around South Alkham?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
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.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
South Alkham for film and TV crews
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around South Alkham and the surrounding area. South Alkham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. South Alkham is about 62 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. South Alkham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of South Alkham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
We cover shoots in every part of the CT15 postcode area. From Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside South Alkham, we cover Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Nearby places to South Alkham
Other occasions in South Alkham
Why choose film set catering in South Alkham?
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in South Alkham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Period locations
Within reach of South Alkham are historic houses such as Acrise Place (3.5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. On a winter shoot near South Alkham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards