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Film Set Catering for Throwley Forstal
Film set catering in Throwley Forstal: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Throwley Forstal
What affects the price in Throwley Forstal
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our film set catering in Throwley Forstal
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Throwley Forstal. Typical bookings include milestone days on set and wrap days, with salads, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Near Throwley Forstal, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Shooting in Throwley Forstal: unit bases and access
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Throwley Forstal? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Throwley Forstal include Belmont House and Gardens (1.1 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Throwley Forstal is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Throwley Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
Where the roaster can go in Throwley Forstal
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your shoot in Throwley Forstal
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Music video days
- Farm and estate locations
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
For crew arriving by train, Selling station, about 4.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
Name a contact for the day.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Throwley Forstal questions
Which station is closest to Throwley Forstal?
Selling station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
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.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Places near Throwley Forstal
What else we do in Throwley Forstal
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast starts early, and in December Throwley Forstal is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Throwley Forstal?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Throwley Forstal hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards