Kent · England
Film Set Catering in The Platt
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in The Platt.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering in The Platt
Crew catering near The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in The Platt? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from The Platt to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Frant station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. The Platt is roughly 33 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of The Platt, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the TN3 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Film set catering for your shoot in The Platt
Rural and period locations near The Platt can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We are often asked to cater countryside locations and extended shoot days, serving hog roast rolls, salads and a vegan option.
Near The Platt, check tracks and ground with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Nearby places to The Platt
Also in The Platt
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. 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.
Why The Platt hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books film set catering in The Platt?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around The Platt, including:
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Among the historic houses close to The Platt are Wadhurst Castle (3 miles south-east) and Groombridge Place (4.2 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request.
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.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. At midsummer, daylight in The Platt lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Questions from The Platt
Do you cater at venues 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 The Platt from London?
About 33 miles from central London.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards