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Film Set Catering in The Moor
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in The Moor and across Kent.
- Base catering
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
Slow-roasted pork in The Moor
Film set catering in The Moor, carved to order
On a long shoot day near The Moor, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For unit base lunches and period drama shoots, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural locations near The Moor can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in The Moor
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Whatever the occasion in The Moor, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Farm and estate locations
- Lunch at base
The Moor is about 41 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. By late September, sunset near The Moor is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal isn’t offered
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Questions from The Moor
Is The Moor too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
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’ll check.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Planning a shoot in The Moor
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cater shoots across The Moor and nearby. The Moor is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from The Moor to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to The Moor are Great Dixter (4.8 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of The Moor, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Hotel (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to The Moor
Also in The Moor
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in The Moor
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in The Moor
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards