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Film Set Catering in Wateringbury
Film set catering in Wateringbury: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Period locations
A hog roast near Wateringbury
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
About our film set catering in Wateringbury
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Whether it is long shoot days and farm and estate locations, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Wateringbury can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Wateringbury questions
Is Wateringbury too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Wateringbury?
Wateringbury station, in Wateringbury itself.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Where the roaster can go in Wateringbury
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In December, daylight in Wateringbury ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: 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.
Related guides
For event organisers in Wateringbury
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Shooting in Wateringbury: unit bases and access
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Wateringbury, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Wateringbury station is in Wateringbury itself. Central London is about 28 miles from Wateringbury.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Wateringbury we cover include Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Wateringbury pub (under half a mile east)
Also near Wateringbury
Other occasions in Wateringbury
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Wateringbury
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wateringbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video days
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
Among the historic houses close to Wateringbury are Old Soar Manor (4.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
A cooked roast can wait.
Sides make a proper lunch.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Wateringbury, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away