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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Southernden, Kent
Film set catering in Southernden: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
Film set catering for Southernden
Film set catering for your shoot in Southernden
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Southernden. Typical bookings include location shoots and base catering, with a vegan option, salads and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Southernden, tracks and soft ground need checking. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Also near Southernden
Other occasions in Southernden
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Southernden have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Southernden?
It copes with schedule changes.
Here’s what people in Southernden most often book a hog roast for:
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Among the historic houses close to Southernden are Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
Southernden: your questions answered
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 far is Southernden from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Do you cover Southernden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Southernden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Shooting in Southernden: unit bases and access
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Southernden. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Southernden to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Southernden is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Southernden, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Southernden, we also cover Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Southernden
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away