Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upper Ifield, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Upper Ifield and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Ifield
Shooting in Upper Ifield: unit bases and access
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Upper Ifield, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Ifield to London (about 23 miles away).
Upper Ifield is about 23 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Higham station, about 2.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
For shoots in DA12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Upper Ifield we cover include Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Ifield include Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Film set catering in Upper Ifield, carved to order
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. We serve spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for ad shoots and crew thank-you days.
Rural locations near Upper Ifield can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Upper Ifield
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Upper Ifield. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Upper Ifield ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Upper Ifield
Events we cater in Upper Ifield
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Ifield. Typical bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Milestone days on set
Historic houses near Upper Ifield include Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Questions from Upper Ifield
Is Upper Ifield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where the roaster can go in Upper Ifield
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Upper Ifield
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards