Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Appleton
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Appleton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering for Appleton
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A contact in production
- A covered eating area
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Appleton
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
How our film set catering works in Appleton
On a long shoot day near Appleton, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Typical bookings include ad shoots and countryside locations, serving new potatoes, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Appleton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Appleton (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Appleton
What else we do in Appleton
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Appleton
Is Appleton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Appleton?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 5 miles away.
Do you cover Appleton?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask about china.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Events we cater in Appleton
We’re self-contained at base.
In Appleton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
- Long shoot days
- Milestone days on set
Central London is about 56 miles from Appleton.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
Location catering around Appleton
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Appleton for shoots. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Appleton are Appleton Manor (less than half a mile east) and Longworth House (3.8 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Oxford station is about 5 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Appleton, we also cover Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (under half a mile east)
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Appleton, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards