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Film Set Catering for Wilsley Pound
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Wilsley Pound? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Ad shoots
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
A hog roast near Wilsley Pound
Film set catering for your shoot in Wilsley Pound
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We serve spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads, and typical bookings are for crew appreciation lunches and period locations.
Near Wilsley Pound, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Wilsley Pound
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
In Wilsley Pound and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
Wilsley Pound: your questions answered
Is Wilsley Pound close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wilsley Pound?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
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.
Places near Wilsley Pound
What else we do in Wilsley Pound
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Crew catering near Wilsley Pound
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Wilsley Pound? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Wilsley Pound to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from Wilsley Pound. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Wilsley Pound, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Wilsley Pound, we also cover Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We serve quickly on the call.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September shoots near Wilsley Pound lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Busy weekends book 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
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Sign-off from the location
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards