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Film Set Catering in Tonbridge
Film set catering in Tonbridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
Film set catering in Tonbridge
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A covered eating area
- A contact in production
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Film set catering in Tonbridge, carved to order
Some locations near Tonbridge are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Whether it is commercials and music videos and crew thank-you days, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb and more.
In a town like Tonbridge, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. A hog roast suits any of them. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
We work to the location’s rules.
Sides make a proper lunch.
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Other occasions in Tonbridge
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Tonbridge
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
However big or small the event in Tonbridge, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Historic house shoots
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- Rural locations
Tonbridge is about 26 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, daylight in Tonbridge ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Tonbridge hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Shooting in Tonbridge: unit bases and access
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Tonbridge? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tonbridge to London (about 26 miles away).
The A26 and A227 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Tonbridge. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Here we cover the TN9, TN10 and TN11 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Old London Road and London Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A26 and A227, Tonbridge is simple for us to get to for your shoot. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Milne Museum (less than half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hillview School for Girls (0.7 miles south) and Royal Rise Primary School (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Ivy House Public House (within half a mile west)
Tonbridge: your questions answered
How far is Tonbridge from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater in Tonbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tonbridge and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
For event organisers in Tonbridge
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards