Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Woodhatch
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Woodhatch? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Woodhatch
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Film set catering in Woodhatch, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Woodhatch can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We’re often asked to cater countryside locations and music video days, with a vegan option, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
Rural locations near Woodhatch can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Woodhatch
Carving serves a crew fast.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Woodhatch, including:
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
Within reach of Woodhatch are historic houses such as Knole House (3 miles north) and Penshurst Place (3.4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Name a contact for the day.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A named contact at base
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Woodhatch
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What affects the price in Woodhatch
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Woodhatch
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Woodhatch
How far is Woodhatch from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you go to remote locations?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you cater in Woodhatch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Woodhatch and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
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. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Crew catering near Woodhatch
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Woodhatch, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Woodhatch to London (about 23 miles away).
Woodhatch is roughly 23 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 1.3 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Woodhatch, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across TN11 and TN14. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset near Woodhatch is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Woodhatch
More for events in Woodhatch
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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