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Film Set Catering in Aston Upthorpe
Film set catering in Aston Upthorpe: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Aston Upthorpe
How our film set catering works in Aston Upthorpe
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Aston Upthorpe. Typical bookings include wrap days and crew thank-you days, with a vegan option, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Aston Upthorpe, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Aston Upthorpe
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Nearby places to Aston Upthorpe
Other occasions in Aston Upthorpe
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. At midsummer, daylight in Aston Upthorpe lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Aston Upthorpe
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Aston Upthorpe and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Aston Upthorpe is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Aston Upthorpe, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the OX11 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Aston Upthorpe, we also cover South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aston Upthorpe include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Aston Upthorpe
Is Aston Upthorpe close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
For event organisers in Aston Upthorpe
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Occasions we serve in Aston Upthorpe
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
Historic houses near Aston Upthorpe include Brightwell Manor (3 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
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
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away