Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Warmlake, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Warmlake and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Shoots on location
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
Film set catering in Warmlake
Film set catering in Warmlake, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater music video days and historic house shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Warmlake, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Warmlake hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. On a winter shoot near Warmlake, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Warmlake?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Whatever the occasion in Warmlake, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
Among the historic houses close to Warmlake are Stoneacre (2.1 miles north) and Leeds Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
For event organisers in Warmlake
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Crew catering near Warmlake
Warmlake is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Warmlake. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Warmlake to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Warmlake is roughly 35 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Warmlake, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Warmlake Orchard, Oast Gardens and Maidstone Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Warmlake, we also cover Five Wents (1 mile north), Sutton Valence (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile north) and Chart Sutton (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4.6 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Warmlake
Is Warmlake close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Places near Warmlake
Also in Warmlake
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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