Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Woodland
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Woodland? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
A hog roast near Woodland
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
How our film set catering works in Woodland
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Popular choices include a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater base catering and historic house shoots.
Near Woodland, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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.
Crew catering near Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Woodland book us for shoots of all sizes. Woodland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Woodland is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.9 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Woodland is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Woodland, we also cover Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Occasions we serve in Woodland
A slow roast can wait a little.
Here’s what people in Woodland most often book a hog roast for:
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Woodland
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
More for events in Woodland
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Woodland
What’s the nearest station to Woodland?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How far is Woodland from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 don’t offer halal meat.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you come to Woodland?
Yes, Woodland is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near Woodland, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
Give us one contact in production, typically locations or the production office.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away