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Film Set Catering for Speldhurst
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Speldhurst.
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long shoot days
Film set catering for Speldhurst
Film set catering for your shoot in Speldhurst
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. Typical bookings include long days on set and wrap parties, with salads, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Near Speldhurst, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Speldhurst hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
For an evening wrap.
Places near Speldhurst
What else we do in Speldhurst
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. On a winter shoot near Speldhurst, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Speldhurst
Is Speldhurst close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Speldhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can you cater in Speldhurst?
Yes, Speldhurst is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Crew catering near Speldhurst
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Speldhurst and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Speldhurst are Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.7 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 28 miles from Speldhurst, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in TN3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Speldhurst, we also cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (under half a mile south-east)
Who books film set catering in Speldhurst?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Speldhurst book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at base
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
What affects the price in Speldhurst
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Speldhurst
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Speldhurst
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Speldhurst
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards