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Film Set Catering for Wichling
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Wichling? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
- Location days
Film set catering in Wichling
Film set catering for your shoot in Wichling
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include location days and end-of-shoot wraps, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Near Wichling, check tracks and ground with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Wichling
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in Wichling: unit bases and access
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Wichling, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Lenham station is about 3.2 miles away. Within reach of Wichling are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Wichling is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In December, daylight in Wichling ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request.
Perfect for your shoot in Wichling
A slow roast can wait a little.
In Wichling and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
Wichling is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Common questions in Wichling
How far is Wichling from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where the roaster can go in Wichling
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A covered eating area
- A named contact at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Wichling
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Wichling
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
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More for events in Wichling
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away