Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Tunbridge Hill
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Tunbridge Hill and Medway, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Tunbridge Hill
Film set catering for your shoot in Tunbridge Hill
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We serve salads, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and we’re often booked for unit base lunches and end-of-shoot wraps.
Rural locations near Tunbridge Hill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Location catering around Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater shoots of every size in Tunbridge Hill. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Medway takes in ME3. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
Tunbridge Hill: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Tunbridge Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Tunbridge Hill?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What space does the roaster 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 confirm the space with your quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Tunbridge Hill lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Tunbridge Hill
Good for wraps too.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Tunbridge Hill:
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
Central London is about 30 miles from Tunbridge Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Tunbridge Hill
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Also near Tunbridge Hill
Other occasions in Tunbridge Hill
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Tunbridge Hill
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards