Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Winterbourne, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Winterbourne and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering for Winterbourne
Film set catering in Winterbourne, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. For historic house shoots and crew thank-you days, we can cook a vegan option, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls for your crew.
Rural locations near Winterbourne can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
For event organisers in Winterbourne
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Also near Winterbourne
Also in Winterbourne
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Winterbourne hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact for the day
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Winterbourne questions
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Winterbourne?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Events we cater in Winterbourne
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Selling station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Winterbourne have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Winterbourne, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- 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: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Winterbourne for film and TV crews
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Winterbourne and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Winterbourne is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Winterbourne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Winterbourne, we cover Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away