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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Thong, Kent
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Thong. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Thong
Perfect for your shoot in Thong
A slow roast can wait a little.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Thong and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.5 miles south) and Temple Manor (3.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
About our film set catering in Thong
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. Typical bookings include shoots on location and wrap days, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Thong can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Thong is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Thong
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Thong: your questions answered
Is Thong too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Thong?
Sole Street station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Why choose a hog roast in Thong?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Shooting in Thong: unit bases and access
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Thong and the surrounding area. Thong is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Thong to London (22 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Central London is about 22 miles from Thong, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Kent takes in DA12. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in Thong
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A covered eating area
- One contact for the day
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Thong
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away