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Film Set Catering in Willesborough
Film set catering in Willesborough: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Willesborough
Film set catering for your shoot in Willesborough
Rural and period locations near Willesborough can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include long shoot days and countryside locations, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
Around Willesborough, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Perfect for your shoot in Willesborough
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Willesborough. Typical bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
- Location days
- Long days on set
For crew arriving by train, Ashford International station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
Why choose a hog roast in Willesborough?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning a shoot in Willesborough
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Willesborough and the surrounding area. Willesborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Willesborough are Godinton House (3.1 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Willesborough is about 50 miles from central London. Willesborough is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of TN24 and the streets around it. From Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Willesborough sits on or near the A2070, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Close by, we cover shoots in South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Willesborough include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The William Harvey Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Willesborough
What else we do in Willesborough
Where the roaster can go in Willesborough
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, daylight in Willesborough lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Willesborough
Which station is closest to Willesborough?
Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Could you cook in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
Do you come to Willesborough?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards