Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Wanshurst Green
Film set catering in Wanshurst Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Wanshurst Green
How our film set catering works in Wanshurst Green
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. Whether it is rural locations and crew thank-you days, we can cook a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes and more.
For a shoot in a place like Wanshurst Green, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We clear our spot after lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Wanshurst Green
What else we do in Wanshurst Green
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Wanshurst Green
Is Wanshurst Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Wanshurst Green?
Marden station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What space does the roaster 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’re unsure.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A route for our vehicle
- A contact in production
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Who books film set catering in Wanshurst Green?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Wanshurst Green, including:
- Music video days
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
Central London is about 35 miles from Wanshurst Green.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast starts early, and in December Wanshurst Green is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Wanshurst Green for film and TV crews
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wanshurst Green is well within our area for shoots. Wanshurst Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Marden station, about 1.2 miles west, is the nearest station. Wanshurst Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
What affects the price in Wanshurst Green
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away