Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ambrosden
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Ambrosden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Base catering
A hog roast near Ambrosden
Film set catering in Ambrosden, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Ambrosden can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. For commercials and music videos and rural locations, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Shoots around Ambrosden often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Ambrosden (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast starts early, and in December Ambrosden is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or OX25 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Ambrosden
How far is Ambrosden from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Ambrosden?
The closest is Bicester Village station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you come to Ambrosden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ambrosden and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Towns and villages near Ambrosden
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
For an evening wrap.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ambrosden
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. 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
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Ambrosden
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Perfect for your shoot in Ambrosden
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ambrosden:
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bicester Village station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Location catering around Ambrosden
Ambrosden is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ambrosden. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ambrosden to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Ambrosden is roughly 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Ambrosden are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (3.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Ploughley Road, Elm Lane and Buttercup Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Lower Arncott (1 mile south), Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Launton (2 miles north), Merton (2 miles south-west) and Murcott (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (11 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west) and Chinnor (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Village (2.1 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ambrosden include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Turner Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away