Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Wouldham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Wouldham.
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Wouldham
Who books film set catering in Wouldham?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Wouldham, such as:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
For crew arriving by train, Halling station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
About our film set catering in Wouldham
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. We are frequently asked to cater wrap days and countryside locations, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Near Wouldham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Wouldham for film and TV crews
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Wouldham and the surrounding area. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Wouldham to London (about 26 miles away).
Wouldham is about 26 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Wouldham are Starkey Castle (0.9 miles north) and Temple Manor (2.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in ME1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Thomas Aveling School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (0.6 miles west)
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. On a winter shoot near Wouldham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Wouldham, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Wouldham
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Wouldham
Could you cook in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Wouldham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater in Wouldham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Wouldham and Medway. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
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.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Other occasions in Wouldham
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Wouldham
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- 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