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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Windmill Hill, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Windmill Hill.
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
Film set catering for Windmill Hill
Common questions in Windmill Hill
How far is Windmill Hill from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Windmill Hill?
Gravesend station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Can you cater in Windmill Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
About our film set catering in Windmill Hill
On a long shoot day near Windmill Hill, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it is long shoot days and shoots on location, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and a vegan option and more.
For a location shoot near Windmill Hill, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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Shooting in Windmill Hill: unit bases and access
Windmill Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Gravesend, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Windmill Hill for shoots and the places nearby. Windmill Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Windmill Hill to London (21 miles away).
Within reach of Windmill Hill are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.3 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Gravesend station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the DA12 and DA11 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include New Road, Sun Lane and Joy Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A227 close by, Windmill Hill is simple for us to get to for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Windmill Hill, we also cover Gravesend (1 mile south-east), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Northfleet (1 mile west) and Painters Ash (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.5 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Windmill Hill include Mayfield Grammar School (0.5 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Waterloo Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- 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.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. On a winter shoot near Windmill Hill, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Windmill Hill
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
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.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Who books film set catering in Windmill Hill?
We are self-contained at base.
Here’s what people in Windmill Hill most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
Windmill Hill is roughly 21 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Windmill Hill
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away