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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Walter's Green, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Walter's Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
Film set catering in Walter's Green
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
About our film set catering in Walter's Green
Crews in Walter's Green work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We are often asked to cater end-of-shoot wraps and historic house shoots, serving new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Walter's Green, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Walter's Green ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Walter's Green questions
Is Walter's Green 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.
Which station is closest to Walter's Green?
Ashurst Kent station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Perfect for your shoot in Walter's Green
It copes with schedule changes.
In Walter's Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-east) and Groombridge Place (2.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Walter's Green for film and TV crews
Walter's Green is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Walter's Green. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Walter's Green to Brighton (25 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst Kent station is about 1.3 miles away. Central London is about 27 miles from Walter's Green, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Walter's Green, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Walter's Green, we also cover Fordcombe (1 mile south-east), Teasley Mead (1 mile south-west), Ashurst (1 mile south), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (2.8 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (4.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Bottle House Inn (0.8 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in Walter's Green
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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.
Places near Walter's Green
What else we do in Walter's Green
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards