Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Baulking
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Baulking and the surrounding area.
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
Book a hog roast in Baulking
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. On a winter shoot near Baulking, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in Baulking, carved to order
Crews in Baulking work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For farm and estate locations and end-of-shoot wraps, we can cook a vegan option, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Baulking, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Baulking (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Baulking for film and TV crews
Baulking is about 5 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Baulking is well within our area for shoots. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Baulking to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Baulking, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Baulking we cover include Uffington (1 mile south-west), Fernham (2 miles north-west), Shellingford (2 miles north), Stanford in the Vale (2 miles north-east) and Bow (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north), Wantage (5 miles east) and Grove (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Day Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Faringdon Castle (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dragon Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Baulking: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Baulking 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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Occasions we serve in Baulking
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Baulking, including:
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Music video days
- Wrap days
Baulking is roughly 63 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Baulking
More for events in Baulking
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SN7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level area at base
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away