Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Westwell Leacon
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Westwell Leacon. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Base catering
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Westwell Leacon?
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
How our film set catering works in Westwell Leacon
Rural and period locations near Westwell Leacon can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We’re frequently asked to cater long days on set and wrap parties, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Westwell Leacon can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose film set catering in Westwell Leacon?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Westwell Leacon book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Rural locations
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Location days
Westwell Leacon is about 44 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Westwell Leacon questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Westwell Leacon close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Send us the details.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work.
Also in Westwell Leacon
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Westwell Leacon
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Westwell Leacon. Westwell Leacon is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Westwell Leacon to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Westwell Leacon are Godinton House (2.7 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Westwell Leacon is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A named contact at base
- Approval from locations
- A route for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Westwell Leacon
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Summer shoots near Westwell Leacon have light 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 the route and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards