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Film Set Catering in Yelsted
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Yelsted? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Yelsted
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in Yelsted, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We’re frequently asked to cater wrap parties and countryside locations, serving hog roast rolls, a vegan option and salads.
Rural locations near Yelsted can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Nearby places to Yelsted
Other occasions in Yelsted
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Yelsted
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Yelsted, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
Yelsted is about 33 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Yelsted is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Yelsted for film and TV crews
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Shoots in Yelsted are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Yelsted, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Yelsted, we cover Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Schools near Yelsted include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Yelsted
Could you cook in Stockbury Hill Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Yelsted from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We serve quickly on the call.
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
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards