Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Vigo Village, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Vigo Village.
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
- Long shoot days
Film set catering in Vigo Village
Film set catering in Vigo Village, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. For historic house shoots and milestone days on set, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads.
Near Vigo Village, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from locations
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Crew catering near Vigo Village
Vigo Village is about 7 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Vigo Village? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 3.6 miles away. Within reach of Vigo Village are historic houses such as Cobham College (4.4 miles north) and Starkey Castle (4.8 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Vigo Village is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Beech Mast, Erskine Road and Admers Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Vigo Village, we also cover Culverstone Green (1 mile north-west), Harvel (1 mile north), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile west) and Priestwood Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset near Vigo Village is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
What affects the price in Vigo Village
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Occasions we serve in Vigo Village
Carving serves a crew fast.
In Vigo Village and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
Vigo Village is roughly 23 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
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Other occasions in Vigo Village
FAQs for Vigo Village
Is Vigo Village close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Trosley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards