Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Willington
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Willington and the surrounding area.
- Lunch at base
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Willington
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer shoots near Willington have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Willington
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Whether it is music video days and location shoots, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option and more.
Near Willington, base may be a field or yard. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Willington
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Willington?
It copes with schedule changes.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Willington. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- Wrap days
Central London is about 33 miles from Willington.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Common questions in Willington
How far is Willington from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Willington?
Bearsted station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
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 a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Where the roaster can go in Willington
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Willington?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What else we do in Willington
Shooting in Willington: unit bases and access
Willington is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Willington for shoots and the places nearby. Willington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Willington to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Bearsted station is about 1.9 miles away. The A274 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Willington. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Willington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Essex Road, Oxford Road and Sutton Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Willington sits on or near the A274, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Willington we cover include Shepway (1 mile west), Otham (1 mile south-east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Bearsted (2 miles north-east) and Weavering (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Willington include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Willington include Senacre Technology College (0.7 miles south) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards