Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Wrotham, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Wrotham and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Period locations
- Base catering
- Farm and estate locations
Slow-roasted pork in Wrotham
How our film set catering works in Wrotham
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We serve hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads, and we are frequently booked for crew thank-you days and base catering.
Near Wrotham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Wrotham ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- 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 pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Wrotham, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Wrotham
There are options for non-pork eaters.
In Wrotham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location days
- Wrap parties
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Questions from Wrotham
Which station is closest to Wrotham?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Wrotham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A covered eating area
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wrotham for film and TV crews
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wrotham and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (3.2 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Wrotham is about 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wrotham, 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. Streets in the area include High Street, Old London Road and West Street, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Wrotham, we also cover Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borough Green Primary School (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request.
Nearby places to Wrotham
More for events in Wrotham
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away