Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Stede Quarter
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Stede Quarter and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Location days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
A hog roast near Stede Quarter
Film set catering for your shoot in Stede Quarter
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Whether it’s lunch at base and location days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Rural locations near Stede Quarter 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Location catering around Stede Quarter
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Stede Quarter book us for shoots of all sizes. Stede Quarter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Stede Quarter is about 42 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stede Quarter, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN27, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact at base
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Perfect for your shoot in Stede Quarter
We are self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stede Quarter:
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Stede Quarter
What’s the nearest station to Stede Quarter?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Stede Quarter?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about a wrap party?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Stede Quarter, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Stede Quarter
Other occasions in Stede Quarter
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards