Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Southborough, Kent
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Southborough. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
Slow-roasted pork in Southborough
Film set catering in Southborough, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Southborough. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for rural locations and wrap days.
Near Southborough, base may be a field or yard. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Shooting in Southborough: unit bases and access
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Southborough for shoots. Southborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is High Brooms station, about 1 mile south-east. Historic houses near Southborough include Penshurst Place (3.5 miles west) and Groombridge Place (4 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Southborough is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN4 and TN2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your shoot could be at a house on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Southborough on the A26, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Southborough we cover include High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Southborough includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include Flying Dutchman pub (within half a mile south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Perfect for your shoot in Southborough
A slow roast can wait a little.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Southborough:
- Long days on set
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
Southborough is about 28 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
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The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer shoots near Southborough have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Southborough
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Southborough?
High Brooms station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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