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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Staple, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Staple and the surrounding area.
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
Book a hog roast in Staple
About our film set catering in Staple
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for wrap days and crew appreciation lunches.
Rural locations near Staple can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Who books film set catering in Staple?
We’re self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Staple:
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
- Countryside locations
- Music video days
Central London is about 60 miles from Staple, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
What else we do in Staple
Questions from Staple
Is Staple close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Staple?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cover Staple?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Staple and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Staple. Summer shoots near Staple have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Shooting in Staple: unit bases and access
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater shoots across Staple and nearby, from gardens to fields. Staple is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Staple are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (1.9 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a shoot on streets such as The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Staple include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Tuns pub (less than half a mile west)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Staple
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Staple
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level area at base
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Staple
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away