Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Weavering
Film set catering in Weavering: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
Slow-roasted pork in Weavering
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
About our film set catering in Weavering
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Whether it’s long days on set and countryside locations, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
Near Weavering, base may be a field or yard. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose a hog roast in Weavering?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We pack away straight after service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Shooting in Weavering: unit bases and access
Weavering is about 1 mile east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Weavering. Weavering is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Central London is about 32 miles from Weavering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Weavering, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over ME14 and ME15. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Ames Avenue, Birkdale Lane and Fauchon's Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Weavering, we cover Bearsted (1 mile east), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Penenden Heath (1 mile north-west), Foley Park (1 mile north-west) and Shepway (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Carriage Museum (1.6 miles west) and The Mall Maidstone (1.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Schools near Weavering include Valley Park School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Weavering?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Weavering most often book a hog roast for:
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Rural locations
Historic houses near Weavering include Stoneacre (1.7 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (3.5 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Towns and villages near Weavering
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Common questions in Weavering
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Vinters Valley Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late-September shoots near Weavering lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Sign-off from the location
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away