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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Woolpack Corner, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Woolpack Corner.
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
Book a hog roast in Woolpack Corner
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
Film set catering in Woolpack Corner, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Whether it is period locations and unit base lunches, we can cook new potatoes, a vegan option and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural locations near Woolpack Corner can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Location catering around Woolpack Corner
Woolpack Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover shoots in Woolpack Corner. Woolpack Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Woolpack Corner is roughly 42 miles from central London. Historic houses near Woolpack Corner include Smallhythe Place (5 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Woolpack Corner, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over TN27 and the streets around it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Tenterden Road and Benenden Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Woolpack Corner we cover include Biddenden (1 mile north-west), Stede Quarter (1 mile north-east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles north), Durrant Green (2 miles east) and Standen (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles west).
- Schools near Woolpack Corner include Homewood School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. On a winter shoot near Woolpack Corner, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Woolpack Corner
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Woolpack Corner?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Why choose film set catering in Woolpack Corner?
A slow roast can wait a little.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Woolpack Corner. Typical bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4.4 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards