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Film Set Catering in Thanington
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Thanington.
- Long days on set
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Thanington
Film set catering in Thanington, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Whether it is farm and estate locations and location days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Thanington, base may be a field or yard. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
FAQs for Thanington
Is Thanington close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs 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.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Thanington, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask about china.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Perfect for your shoot in Thanington
We bring everything we need.
However big or small the event in Thanington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
- Period locations
- Wrap days
Central London is about 52 miles from Thanington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Why choose a hog roast in Thanington?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Thanington for film and TV crews
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Thanington for shoots. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Thanington, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in CT1 and CT2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Thanington, we cover Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Thanington includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Canterbury Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Summer shoots near Thanington have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards