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Film Set Catering for Teasley Mead
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Teasley Mead.
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Teasley Mead?
Who books film set catering in Teasley Mead?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Teasley Mead most often book a hog roast for:
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
Historic houses near Teasley Mead include Groombridge Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.4 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Film set catering in Teasley Mead, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For shoots on location and period locations, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb and more.
Near Teasley Mead, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Sign-off from the location
- Access agreed with locations
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Questions from Teasley Mead
How far is Teasley Mead from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Teasley Mead?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Nearby places to Teasley Mead
More for events in Teasley Mead
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Crew catering near Teasley Mead
Teasley Mead is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Teasley Mead is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Teasley Mead to Brighton (24 miles away).
Teasley Mead is roughly 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Teasley Mead is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Teasley Mead, Willetts Lane and Carriers Place or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Ashurst (1 mile south-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile east), Fordcombe (1 mile east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5 miles east). Open spaces near Teasley Mead include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sussex Oak Inn (0.9 miles west)
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, daylight in Teasley Mead lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Teasley Mead, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What affects the price in Teasley Mead
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Teasley Mead
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- 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