Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Stanhope
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Stanhope.
- Music video days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period locations
A hog roast near Stanhope
Film set catering for your shoot in Stanhope
Rural and period locations near Stanhope can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option, and we are regularly asked to cater music video days and crew appreciation lunches.
For a location shoot near Stanhope, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
Give us one contact in production.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Stanhope
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or TN23 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Stanhope
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Stanhope. Late-September shoots near Stanhope lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
- Shelter for crew
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Places near Stanhope
Other occasions in Stanhope
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Stanhope
Is Stanhope close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Who books film set catering in Stanhope?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Extended shoot days
- Milestone days on set
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
Historic houses near Stanhope include Godinton House (2.1 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Crew catering near Stanhope
Stanhope is about 1 mile south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater shoots across Stanhope and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Stanhope is about 48 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Ashford International station is about 1.2 miles away. Stanhope is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN23, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Green Lane, Cryol Road and Athol Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Ashford (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile east) and Great Chart (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.7 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Beaver Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away