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Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Street, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in West Street.
- Milestone days on set
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
A hog roast near West Street
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in West Street
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is West Street too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you cater in West Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including West Street and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Film set catering in West Street, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. For milestone days on set and extended shoot days, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes for your crew.
Near West Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to West Street
What else we do in West Street
Where the roaster can go in West Street
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Shelter for crew
- Flat ground at the unit base
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
West Street for film and TV crews
West Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in West Street. West Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Central London is about 39 miles from West Street, within easy reach for London-based crews. West Street is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Woodside Green (1 mile south-east), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (2 miles east) and Wichling (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east).
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why West Street hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
A cooked roast can wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-September shoots near West Street lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in West Street
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around West Street book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (4.2 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards