Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Westwood, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Westwood and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near Westwood
Film set catering in Westwood, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and crew thank-you days, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Around Westwood, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Shooting in Westwood: unit bases and access
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Westwood. Westwood 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, Margate station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Westwood include Quex Park (2.9 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 2 miles of Westwood, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in CT9 and CT10, we can roast on site for your crew. From Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A254 close by, Westwood is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Other places close to Westwood we cover include Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Westwood include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Orb pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (2 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Shelter for crew
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Sign-off from the location
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Westwood
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Occasions we serve in Westwood
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Westwood most often book a hog roast for:
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Lunch at base
- Music video days
With the A254 nearby, Westwood is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Westwood hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
More for events in Westwood
Common questions in Westwood
What’s the nearest station to Westwood?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Westwood close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September shoots near Westwood lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away