Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Tonge
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Tonge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Tonge?
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Film set catering in Tonge, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include rural locations and long days on set, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Tonge, check tracks and ground with locations. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Location catering around Tonge
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hosts in Tonge book us for shoots of all sizes. Tonge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tonge to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Teynham station is about 1.7 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Why choose film set catering in Tonge?
Alternatives cover everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tonge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Base catering
Tonge is roughly 39 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Late-September shoots near Tonge lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Tonge
Could you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Tonge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Tonge
Other occasions in Tonge
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards