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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Wickhambreaux, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Wickhambreaux? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Extended shoot days
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in Wickhambreaux
Film set catering in Wickhambreaux, carved to order
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. Whether it’s milestone days on set and ad shoots, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Wickhambreaux, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Questions from Wickhambreaux
What’s the nearest station to Wickhambreaux?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Wickhambreaux?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Who books film set catering in Wickhambreaux?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wickhambreaux, including:
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bekesbourne station, about 2.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Nearby places to Wickhambreaux
Other occasions in Wickhambreaux
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset near Wickhambreaux is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Crew catering near Wickhambreaux
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Wickhambreaux? We can help. We cater 922 places across Kent.
Central London is about 57 miles from Wickhambreaux. Among the historic houses close to Wickhambreaux are Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Wickhambreaux, we also cover Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (under half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Wickhambreaux
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away