Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Appleford-on-Thames
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Appleford-on-Thames? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wrap days
- Base catering
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Appleford-on-Thames
Why choose film set catering in Appleford-on-Thames?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
However big or small the event in Appleford-on-Thames, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Appleford-on-Thames: Appleford station.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
Film set catering in Appleford-on-Thames, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater wrap days and historic house shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Appleford-on-Thames, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Appleford-on-Thames
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Crew catering near Appleford-on-Thames
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Appleford-on-Thames book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Appleford-on-Thames to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Within reach of Appleford-on-Thames are historic houses such as Clifton Hampden Manor (1.9 miles north-east) and Brightwell Manor (3.7 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Appleford-on-Thames is roughly 50 miles from central London.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX14. Your shoot could be at a house on Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Appleford-on-Thames, we also cover Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Appleford-on-Thames
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September shoots near Appleford-on-Thames lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from kit
- One contact for the day
- Shelter for crew
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
What affects the price in Appleford-on-Thames
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Appleford-on-Thames
Do you come out to small places like Appleford-on-Thames?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Appleford-on-Thames from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Generally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards