Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Upper Bush
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Upper Bush.
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Bush
How our film set catering works in Upper Bush
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We serve halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and we’re regularly asked to cater long days on set and end-of-shoot wraps.
Near Upper Bush, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upper Bush and the surrounding area. Upper Bush is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Upper Bush are Starkey Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Cobham College (1.8 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east.
For shoots in ME2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Upper Bush
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset near Upper Bush is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Upper Bush
Is Upper Bush too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Upper Bush?
Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Approval from locations
- A covered eating area
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 Upper Bush
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Upper Bush
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Upper Bush
We’re self-contained at base.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Bush. Here are some of the most popular:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
Central London is about 24 miles from Upper Bush, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away