Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upchurch, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Upchurch and the surrounding area.
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
A hog roast near Upchurch
Film set catering for your shoot in Upchurch
Some locations near Upchurch are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Popular choices include new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and milestone days on set.
Rural locations near Upchurch can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Upchurch
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. 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 us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Location catering around Upchurch
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Upchurch? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Upchurch to Canterbury (20 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Upchurch, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME9 and ME8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upchurch
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Upchurch
Good for wraps too.
Here’s what people in Upchurch most often book a hog roast for:
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Period locations
Upchurch is about 33 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Because the roast starts early, and in December Upchurch is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Upchurch
Also in Upchurch
Upchurch questions
Can you do a hog roast in Berengrave Chalk Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Upchurch?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards