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Film Set Catering in Stone in Oxney
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. Film set catering in Stone in Oxney.
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
Film set catering for Stone in Oxney
Film set catering for your shoot in Stone in Oxney
Some locations near Stone in Oxney are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Typical bookings include base catering and wrap days, with spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and a vegan option.
Near Stone in Oxney, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level area at base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Stone in Oxney is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Stone in Oxney
What’s the nearest station to Stone in Oxney?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Stone in Oxney?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Stone in Oxney for film and TV crews
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Stone in Oxney, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in TN30, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Stone in Oxney we cover include Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Stone in Oxney
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why choose film set catering in Stone in Oxney?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Whatever the occasion in Stone in Oxney, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
Stone in Oxney is roughly 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
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Also in Stone in Oxney
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards