Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Whitstable
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 Whitstable.
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
A hog roast near Whitstable
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Film set catering in Whitstable, carved to order
Crews in Whitstable work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. On the menu are hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for farm and estate locations and shoots on location.
In Whitstable, send us the base location. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Whitstable
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Whitstable, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Whitstable ends around 3:50pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- One contact for the day
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Crew catering near Whitstable
Whitstable is about 6 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Whitstable, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Whitstable to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
The A299 and A2990 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Whitstable. For cast and crew travelling by train, Whitstable has its own station, Whitstable station. The coast is within about a mile of Whitstable, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Here we cover the CT5 postcode area. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Cranleigh Gardens or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Whitstable on the A299 and A2990, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Whitstable we cover include Tankerton (1 mile north-east), Chestfield (1 mile east), Swalecliffe (2 miles east), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and Yorkletts (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Faversham (7 miles west), Herne Bay (5 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Whitstable include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Whitstable include Whitstable Junior School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Whitstable Social Club pub (within half a mile north-west)
Also near Whitstable
What else we do in Whitstable
Why choose film set catering in Whitstable?
We are self-contained at base.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Base catering
Central London is about 50 miles from Whitstable.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Whitstable questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Whitstable from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Generally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away