Kent · England
Film Set Catering in The Valley
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in The Valley.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering for The Valley
Film set catering for your shoot in The Valley
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Whether it is milestone days on set and countryside locations, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
For a shoot in a place like The Valley, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from The Valley
How far is The Valley from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask about china.
Planning a shoot in The Valley
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cater shoots across The Valley and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from The Valley to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to The Valley are Belmont House and Gardens (2.1 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 42 miles from The Valley, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Valley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. Other places close to The Valley we cover include Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in The Valley
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in The Valley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Where the roaster can go in The Valley
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, sunset near The Valley is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for The Valley, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in The Valley
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Nearby places to The Valley
Also in The Valley
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards