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Film Set Catering for Woodnesborough
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Woodnesborough and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near Woodnesborough
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Woodnesborough
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
How our film set catering works in Woodnesborough
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. For unit base lunches and farm and estate locations, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, hog roast rolls and a vegan option and more.
Near Woodnesborough, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Because the roast starts early, and in December Woodnesborough is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Woodnesborough, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Woodnesborough?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. 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 are paying for.
Why Woodnesborough hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Woodnesborough?
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Woodnesborough and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Music video days
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Woodnesborough questions
How far is Woodnesborough from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Towns and villages near Woodnesborough
Other occasions in Woodnesborough
Woodnesborough for film and TV crews
Woodnesborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Woodnesborough, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Woodnesborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.8 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Woodnesborough is roughly 63 miles from central London. The coast is within about 6 miles of Woodnesborough, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in CT13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Street, Elmwood Park and Fir Tree Hill, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Marshborough (1 mile north-west), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north) and Eastry (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and White Mill (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards