Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Maidstone
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Maidstone? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
Planning an event in Maidstone?
Film set catering in Maidstone, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. We’re often asked to cater farm and estate locations and historic house shoots, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
In Maidstone, unit bases suit a hog roast. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Crew catering near Maidstone
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Maidstone and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Maidstone is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The A20 and A26 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Maidstone. Maidstone is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. You will find Maidstone on the A20 and A26, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Maidstone we cover include Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Maidstone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Maidstone Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Paper Makers Arms (less than half a mile north)
Where the roaster can go in Maidstone
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Who books film set catering in Maidstone?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
In Maidstone and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Extended shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Common questions in Maidstone
Is Maidstone close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you get to rural locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Name a contact for the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Because the roast starts early, and in December Maidstone is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Towns and villages near Maidstone
What else we do in Maidstone
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away