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Film Set Catering for Abingdon-on-Thames
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 Abingdon-on-Thames.
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Abingdon-on-Thames
About our film set catering in Abingdon-on-Thames
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Whether it’s location days and period drama shoots, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Shoots in Abingdon-on-Thames often base in car parks. A hog roast suits any of them. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Abingdon-on-Thames (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Abingdon-on-Thames: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Albert Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Abingdon-on-Thames close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Do you come to Abingdon-on-Thames?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Abingdon-on-Thames is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- 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 clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Abingdon-on-Thames
Abingdon-on-Thames is about 6 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Abingdon-on-Thames book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Radley station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station. With the A34 and A415 nearby, Abingdon-on-Thames is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area. From Marsh Court, Boxhill Walk and Heron's Walk or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Abingdon-on-Thames sits on or near the A34 and A415, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Close by, we cover shoots in Caldecott (1 mile south), Radley (2 miles north-east), Culham (2 miles south-east), Sutton Courtenay (3 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles south), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west). Abingdon-on-Thames is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for shoots.
A little further out are Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include John Mason School (under half a mile west) and School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Spread Eagle Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
About the food
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.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Abingdon-on-Thames?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Abingdon-on-Thames and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
Abingdon-on-Thames is roughly 52 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
- Approval from locations
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away