Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Stanford
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Stanford and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
Film set catering in Stanford
About our film set catering in Stanford
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We are often asked to cater unit base lunches and end-of-shoot wraps, serving new potatoes, salads and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near Stanford can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Events we cater in Stanford
Good for wraps too.
Hosts in Stanford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Stanford: Westenhanger station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning a shoot in Stanford
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Shoots in Stanford are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Stanford is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Stanford are Westenhanger Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (4.8 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Stanford is about 56 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Stanford, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Stone Street and Kennett Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). The countryside around Stanford includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A route for our vehicle
- A covered eating area
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, daylight in Stanford lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Stanford
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Stanford, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Stanford questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away