Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Underriver
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Underriver and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Location days
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Underriver
Shooting in Underriver: unit bases and access
Underriver is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Underriver, from gardens to fields. Underriver is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Underriver are Knole House (1.6 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (1.9 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hildenborough station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. Underriver is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Underriver, we also cover Budds (1 mile east), Bitchet Green (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (2 miles south), Godden Green (2 miles north) and Stone Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Underriver includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
About our film set catering in Underriver
Rural and period locations near Underriver can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For shoots on location and farm and estate locations, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, a vegan option and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Underriver, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Underriver ends around 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear our spot after lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Events we cater in Underriver
Carving serves a crew fast.
Hosts in Underriver book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
Underriver is about 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Common questions in Underriver
Can you do a hog roast in Knole Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Underriver?
Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A route for our vehicle
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards