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Film Set Catering for Tenterden
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Tenterden.
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
A hog roast near Tenterden
How our film set catering works in Tenterden
Crews in Tenterden work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For farm and estate locations and location days, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
For a location shoot near Tenterden, base might be in a field or farmyard. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Why choose a hog roast in Tenterden?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Tenterden
What else we do in Tenterden
Why choose film set catering in Tenterden?
Good for wraps too.
Whatever the occasion in Tenterden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Period locations
- Unit base lunches
Within reach of Tenterden are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (2.2 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently 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.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Tenterden
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Tenterden from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
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.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you come to Tenterden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Tenterden and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Tenterden. By late September, sunset near Tenterden is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Access agreed with locations
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Crew catering near Tenterden
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tenterden is well within our area for shoots. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Tenterden is about 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The A28 and B2067 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Tenterden. Tenterden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Golden Square, High Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A28 and B2067, Tenterden is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Tenterden, we also cover Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tenterden and District Museum (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards