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Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Hythe, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in West Hythe.
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in West Hythe?
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in West Hythe. On a winter shoot near West Hythe, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering for your shoot in West Hythe
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. We are often asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and end-of-shoot wraps, serving halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads.
For a shoot in a place like West Hythe, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in West Hythe
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is West Hythe from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near West Hythe
Also in West Hythe
Shooting in West Hythe: unit bases and access
West Hythe is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around West Hythe. West Hythe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Westenhanger station, about 1.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to West Hythe are Westenhanger Castle (1.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of West Hythe, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We cover shoots in every part of CT21. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Royal Military Road, St Mary's Road and West Hythe Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Lympne (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (1 mile south-east), Berwick (1 mile north), Pedlinge (1 mile north-east) and Newingreen (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (within half a mile north-west) and Hythe Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near West Hythe include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Botolphs Bridge Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from locations
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in West Hythe
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why West Hythe hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in West Hythe
A slow roast can wait a little.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around West Hythe, including:
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
West Hythe is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards