Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Uplees
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Uplees.
- Wrap parties
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Uplees
About our film set catering in Uplees
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. For crew thank-you days and location days, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Rural locations near Uplees 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.
Uplees for film and TV crews
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Uplees, whatever the venue. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Uplees to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Uplees is roughly 43 miles from central London.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Uplees, we also cover Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Who books film set catering in Uplees?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Uplees, such as:
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
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.
Places near Uplees
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A covered eating area
- A level area at base
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Uplees: your questions answered
Is Uplees close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Oare Marshes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
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 set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can you get to rural locations?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you come to Uplees?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Uplees and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. On a winter shoot near Uplees, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We serve quickly on the call.
A second meat widens the menu.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away