Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ardley
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Ardley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
A hog roast near Ardley
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our film set catering in Ardley
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, a vegan option and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Ardley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- Ardley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Ardley questions
Is Ardley close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ardley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Crew catering near Ardley
Ardley is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Ardley, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
Wherever your shoot is in OX27, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Somerton Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Fewcott (1 mile north-west), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south) and Souldern (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ardley Castle (less than half a mile west) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox and Hounds pub (under half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near Ardley, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. 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 are happy to work alongside your team.
Why choose film set catering in Ardley?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Ardley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
Ardley is roughly 57 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- The location manager’s agreement
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ardley
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards