Medway · England
Film Set Catering for St Mary Hoo
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in St Mary Hoo.
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
- Period locations
Film set catering for St Mary Hoo
Film set catering in St Mary Hoo, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. For lunch at base and shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Near St Mary Hoo, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. By late September, sunset near St Mary Hoo is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Some crew will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
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Shooting in St Mary Hoo: unit bases and access
St Mary Hoo is in Medway. We cover shoots in St Mary Hoo, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For shoots in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside St Mary Hoo, we also cover Fenn Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile south-west), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-west), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south) and Kingsnorth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (8 miles south), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bay Museum (3.6 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in St Mary Hoo
Alternatives cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in St Mary Hoo. Here are some of the most popular:
- Extended shoot days
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Central London is about 30 miles from St Mary Hoo, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in St Mary Hoo
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in St Mary Hoo
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for St Mary Hoo
Is St Mary Hoo too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is St Mary Hoo from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
For event organisers in St Mary Hoo
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards