Medway · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Strood, Medway
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 Strood.
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Book a hog roast in Strood
Film set catering for your shoot in Strood
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. We are often asked to cater base catering and period drama shoots, serving salads, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
In Strood, send us the base location. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
For event organisers in Strood
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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.
Strood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Strood?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do a hog roast in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Name a contact for the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Strood. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Strood is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Strood hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Who books film set catering in Strood?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Strood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Long shoot days
- Location days
- Period locations
- Music video days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Strood station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
Where the roaster can go in Strood
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- 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.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Location catering around Strood
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Strood? We can help. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
With the A2 and A226 nearby, Strood is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Within reach of Strood are historic houses such as Temple Manor (0.5 miles south-east) and Restoration House (1.2 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cater shoots across ME2, ME1 and ME3. From Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A2 and A226 close by, Strood is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Strood include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Strood
More for events in Strood
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away