Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Wigmore
Film set catering in Wigmore: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location days
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Wigmore?
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
About our film set catering in Wigmore
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust. We’re frequently asked to cater wrap parties and extended shoot days, with a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
For a location shoot near Wigmore, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Location catering around Wigmore
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Wigmore? We cover the whole area. We cater 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 1 mile away. Within reach of Wigmore are historic houses such as Restoration House (4.4 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Wigmore is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across ME8 and the streets around it. From Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Wigmore, we also cover Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Wigmore
Is Wigmore close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, daylight in Wigmore ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Wigmore
Other occasions in Wigmore
Who books film set catering in Wigmore?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Wigmore, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 31 miles from Wigmore.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Wigmore hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers frequently 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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away