Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in South Street, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in South Street and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
Film set catering for South Street
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in South Street
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We are often asked to cater ad shoots and farm and estate locations, serving a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a shoot in a place like South Street, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. 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.
Also near South Street
What else we do in South Street
Shooting in South Street: unit bases and access
South Street is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around South Street, whatever the venue. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from South Street to London (about 22 miles away).
Within reach of South Street are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.3 miles north-east) and Starkey Castle (4.8 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 22 miles from South Street. South Street is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in DA13. From South Street and Chapman's Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in New Street (1 mile west), Priestwood Green (1 mile east), Culverstone Green (1 mile south), Harvel (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.1 miles north)
South Street: your questions answered
Could you cook in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is South Street from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a contact for the day.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Events we cater in South Street
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around South Street, including:
- Period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Farm and estate locations
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Meopham station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
Where the roaster can go in South Street
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for crew
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot. On a winter shoot near South Street, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards