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Film Set Catering for Tilmanstone
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Tilmanstone? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Base catering
Film set catering for Tilmanstone
How our film set catering works in Tilmanstone
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. For location shoots and long shoot days, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option and more.
Near Tilmanstone, check tracks and ground with locations. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Planning a shoot in Tilmanstone
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tilmanstone. Tilmanstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Tilmanstone to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Tilmanstone is about 63 miles from central London. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tilmanstone, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. From Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Tilmanstone, we also cover Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Why choose a hog roast in Tilmanstone?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Tilmanstone
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Places near Tilmanstone
Also in Tilmanstone
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late-September shoots near Tilmanstone lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tilmanstone questions
Do you come out to small places like Tilmanstone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Tilmanstone from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can you cater in Tilmanstone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Tilmanstone and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A named contact at base
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tilmanstone
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Occasions we serve in Tilmanstone
We’re self-contained at base.
Here’s what people in Tilmanstone most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
Historic houses near Tilmanstone include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles north-west) and Walmer Castle (4.8 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away