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Film Set Catering in Upper Hardres
Film set catering in Upper Hardres: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Upper Hardres
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
About our film set catering in Upper Hardres
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We serve a vegan option, salads and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for wrap parties and historic house shoots.
Near Upper Hardres, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast starts early, and in December Upper Hardres is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Upper Hardres for film and TV crews
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater shoots across Upper Hardres and nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Upper Hardres is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Upper Hardres is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Local streets include Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Upper Hardres
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Upper Hardres most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Lunch at base
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A safe distance from kit
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request.
Upper Hardres: your questions answered
Is Upper Hardres too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What affects the price in Upper Hardres
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Also in Upper Hardres
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away