Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Stalisfield
Film set catering in Stalisfield: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location shoots
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Slow-roasted pork in Stalisfield
What affects the price in Stalisfield
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Stalisfield
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
About our film set catering in Stalisfield
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. Whether it’s historic house shoots and ad shoots, we can cook new potatoes, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Near Stalisfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Stalisfield
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stalisfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
Stalisfield is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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 you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Stalisfield
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Stalisfield close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Nearby places to Stalisfield
Other occasions in Stalisfield
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, daylight in Stalisfield lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Crew catering near Stalisfield
Stalisfield is about 6 miles south-west of Preston, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Stalisfield, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Stalisfield to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Within reach of Stalisfield are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (2.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.5 miles south. Stalisfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over ME13. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Stalisfield Green (1 mile west), The Valley (1 mile north), Stocker's Head (2 miles south), Charing Hill (2 miles south) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.5 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Stalisfield
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards