Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Swanley
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Swanley and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Planning an event in Swanley?
How our film set catering works in Swanley
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We are frequently asked to cater milestone days on set and long shoot days, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Shoots around Swanley frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Where the roaster can go in Swanley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A named contact at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Swanley
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
More for events in Swanley
What affects the price in Swanley
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or BR8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Swanley
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Swanley, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Swanley to London (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 14 miles from Swanley. For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Swanley: Swanley station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Swanley, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in BR8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a shoot on streets such as London Road, Station Road and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Swanley include the A20 and B258, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Swanley, we cover Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Swanley include Orchards Academy (under half a mile west)
A hog roast or other catering?
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, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Swanley hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Swanley
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Swanley close to London?
About 14 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do you cover Swanley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Swanley and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will confirm what we can provide.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Late-September shoots near Swanley lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Swanley?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
In Swanley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
- Lunch at base
With the A20 and B258 nearby, Swanley is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards