Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upton, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Upton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Upton
Film set catering for your shoot in Upton
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. We are frequently asked to cater historic house shoots and milestone days on set, serving salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Around Upton, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Upton: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Upton close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Where the roaster can go in Upton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Upton
Other occasions in Upton
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Upton is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Upton: unit bases and access
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Upton, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Upton to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in CT10, CT11 and CT12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Upton sits on or near the A255, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Upton we cover include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Upton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Upton include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose film set catering in Upton?
It copes with schedule changes.
Hosts in Upton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
The A255 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Upton.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
What affects the price in Upton
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards