Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Woodlands, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Woodlands.
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Woodlands
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Woodlands lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Woodlands
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and extended shoot days, we can cook a vegan option, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Woodlands, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Shooting in Woodlands: unit bases and access
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Woodlands. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Woodlands to London (19 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Kemsing station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Central London is about 19 miles from Woodlands, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Woodlands, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN15, we can roast on site for your crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Woodlands
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- 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.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Questions from Woodlands
Can you do a hog roast in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Woodlands?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. 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.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What else we do in Woodlands
Perfect for your shoot in Woodlands
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Knole House (4.3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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