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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Tovil, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Tovil? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Tovil
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. By late September, sunset near Tovil is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
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. Fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Tovil
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Popular choices include new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for commercials and music videos and crew appreciation lunches.
Around Tovil, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. 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.
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What affects the price in Tovil
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Tovil
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Tovil, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Tovil is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Tovil are Stoneacre (3.1 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Tovil is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in ME16 and ME15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your shoot could be at a house on Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Tovil, we cover Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Tovil include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.6 miles north-west) and St Augustine Academy (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles north)
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
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.
Perfect for your shoot in Tovil
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Tovil. Typical bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Milestone days on set
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
Tovil questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Tovil from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Send us the details.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Tovil
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away