Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Way
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Way.
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- Music video days
Slow-roasted pork in Way
Film set catering in Way, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Typical bookings include crew thank-you days and rural locations, with a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and salads.
Rural locations near Way can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning a shoot in Way
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cater shoots across Way and nearby. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Way to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Central London is about 62 miles from Way. The coast is within about 4 miles of Way, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the CT12 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Wayborough Hill and Way Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Way we cover include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Way
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, daylight in Way lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Way?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
However big or small the event in Way, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Period locations
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Towns and villages near Way
More for events in Way
What affects the price in Way
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Way questions
Do you come out to small places like Way?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Way close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away