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Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Studdal, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in West Studdal and the surrounding area.
- Base catering
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
Planning an event in West Studdal?
The process
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. In December, daylight in West Studdal ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in West Studdal
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For shoots on location and long days on set, we will put together a menu of salads, a vegan option and new potatoes and more.
For a shoot in a place like West Studdal, tracks and soft ground need checking. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
FAQs for West Studdal
Do you come out to small places like West Studdal?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is West Studdal close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
Occasions we serve in West Studdal
A slow roast can wait a little.
However big or small the event in West Studdal, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
Within reach of West Studdal are historic houses such as Walmer Castle (4.2 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (4.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
Location catering around West Studdal
West Studdal is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cater shoots across West Studdal and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from West Studdal to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Martin Mill station, about 3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 64 miles from West Studdal. The coast is within about 5 miles of West Studdal, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in CT14 and CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your shoot could be at a house on Dover Road and Strakers Hill, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Northbourne (2 miles north-east), Ripple (2 miles east), Buttsole (2 miles north), Marley (3 miles north-east) and Great Mongeham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (4.2 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.1 miles south).
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A route for our vehicle
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near West Studdal
Other occasions in West Studdal
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards