Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Balscote
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Balscote and the surrounding area.
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering for Balscote
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Give us one contact in production.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Film set catering in Balscote, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Balscote, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We serve a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for commercials and music videos and milestone days on set.
Rural locations near Balscote 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.
- Where
- Balscote (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Balscote?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
However big or small the event in Balscote, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Location days
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
Within reach of Balscote are historic houses such as Upton House (2.8 miles north-west) and Broughton Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Approval from locations
- A route for our vehicle
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Balscote
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Balscote for film and TV crews
Balscote is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Balscote and the surrounding area. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 24 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre. Central London is about 70 miles from Balscote.
We cover shoots in every part of OX15. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Shutford (1 mile south), Alkerton (1 mile north-west), Shenington (1 mile north-west), Epwell (2 miles west) and Tadmarton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Bloxham (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Edge Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to Balscote
Also in Balscote
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Balscote questions
Which station is closest to Balscote?
Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre.
Is Balscote too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, daylight in Balscote lasts until about 9:30pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away