Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Barford St John
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Barford St John. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Barford St John
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Film set catering for your shoot in Barford St John
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. For long days on set and period locations, we can cook spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and new potatoes and more.
For a shoot in a place like Barford St John, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Barford St John (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Barford St John
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Barford St John and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Barford St John ends around 3:55pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Barford St John for film and TV crews
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Barford St John. Barford St John is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 64 miles from Barford St John, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Barford St John are historic houses such as Broughton Castle (3.3 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in OX15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
- Local pubs include George Inn (under half a mile south-west)
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Barford St John
Is Barford St John too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Barford St John from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away