Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ardington
Film set catering in Ardington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Ardington
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Film set catering in Ardington, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Ardington. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap parties and period locations.
Rural locations near Ardington can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Ardington: your questions answered
Is Ardington too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ardington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What affects the price in Ardington
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Ardington?
Good for wraps too.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ardington, including:
- Period locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Unit base lunches
- Extended shoot days
Ardington is about 56 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Also near Ardington
Other occasions in Ardington
Location catering around Ardington
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Ardington for shoots. Ardington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ardington to Oxford (13 miles away).
For shoots in OX12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, Church Street and Well Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Boar's Head pub (less than half a mile east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Ardington
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level area at base
- The location manager’s agreement
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Ardington is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
To get a quote, just 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
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards