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Film Set Catering in Stubb's Cross
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Stubb's Cross? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
- Location days
Slow-roasted pork in Stubb's Cross
Film set catering for your shoot in Stubb's Cross
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. For crew thank-you days and period drama shoots, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Stubb's Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
Crew catering near Stubb's Cross
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stubb's Cross. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Stubb's Cross to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Central London is about 48 miles from Stubb's Cross. Historic houses near Stubb's Cross include Godinton House (3.3 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stubb's Cross, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of TN26. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Stubb's Cross, we cover Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Stubb's Cross
How far is Stubb's Cross from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Stubb's Cross?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, daylight in Stubb's Cross ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Stubb's Cross
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Stubb's Cross?
We’re self-contained at base.
Hosts in Stubb's Cross book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
For event organisers in Stubb's Cross
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away