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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ulcombe, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Ulcombe and across Kent.
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Ulcombe?
For event organisers in Ulcombe
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Film set catering in Ulcombe, carved to order
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. For long shoot days and music video days, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Ulcombe, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
Name a contact for the day, generally locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Ulcombe
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Ulcombe: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ulcombe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Can you cater in Ulcombe?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ulcombe and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Who books film set catering in Ulcombe?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Long shoot days
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
Central London is about 37 miles from Ulcombe.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Crew catering near Ulcombe
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater shoots across Ulcombe and nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ulcombe to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Harrietsham station is about 2.5 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Ulcombe are Leeds Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stoneacre (3.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Ulcombe is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From The Street and Chapmans Place or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow Public House (less than half a mile south)
About the food
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
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.
More for events in Ulcombe
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level area at base
- Shelter for crew
- Approval from locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Ulcombe
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset near Ulcombe is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards