Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Upper Harbledown
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Upper Harbledown.
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Farm and estate locations
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Harbledown
What affects the price in Upper Harbledown
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Upper Harbledown
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Upper Harbledown. Whether it’s farm and estate locations and long days on set, we can cook spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Upper Harbledown can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
FAQs for Upper Harbledown
How far is Upper Harbledown from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Upper Harbledown?
Canterbury West station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer shoots near Upper Harbledown have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A named contact at base
- Vehicle access to base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Upper Harbledown
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Location catering around Upper Harbledown
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover shoots in Upper Harbledown, as well as the surrounding area. Upper Harbledown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
Central London is about 51 miles from Upper Harbledown. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). The countryside around Upper Harbledown includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Upper Harbledown include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Places near Upper Harbledown
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Upper Harbledown
Good for wraps too.
Here’s what people in Upper Harbledown most often book a hog roast for:
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Canterbury West station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards