Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Wolverton, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Wolverton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Wolverton?
Shooting in Wolverton: unit bases and access
Wolverton is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Wolverton. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Wolverton to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Wolverton is roughly 63 miles from central London. Historic houses near Wolverton include Acrise Place (4.6 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wolverton, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in CT15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Alkham Valley Road and Wolverton Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-west), Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile west), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Kearsney (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (3.8 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (1.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Film set catering in Wolverton, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include long shoot days and end-of-shoot wraps, serving salads, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Wolverton can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Wolverton: your questions answered
Could you cook in Sladden Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you come to Wolverton?
Yes, Wolverton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. On a winter shoot near Wolverton, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: 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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Perfect for your shoot in Wolverton
Carving serves a crew fast.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wolverton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Location days
- Farm and estate locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
Why choose a hog roast in Wolverton?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Nearby places to Wolverton
Also in Wolverton
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Site access
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away