Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Stick Hill
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Stick Hill.
- Crew thank-you days
- Farm and estate locations
- Lunch at base
Slow-roasted pork in Stick Hill
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from kit
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About our film set catering in Stick Hill
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust. For ad shoots and end-of-shoot wraps, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and new potatoes and more.
For a shoot in a place like Stick Hill, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, daylight in Stick Hill ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Crew catering near Stick Hill
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Stick Hill for shoots. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Stick Hill to London (24 miles away).
Stick Hill is roughly 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Hever station, about 0.8 miles north. Stick Hill is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Hartfield Road and Eden Hall or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Arms (under half a mile south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Stick Hill
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
Among the historic houses close to Stick Hill are Hever Castle (1.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Places near Stick Hill
What else we do in Stick Hill
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or TN8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Stick Hill
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Stick Hill: your questions answered
Is Stick Hill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Stick Hill?
The closest is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Normally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away