Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Binsey
Film set catering in Binsey: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
Slow-roasted pork in Binsey
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How our film set catering works in Binsey
Crews in Binsey work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Typical bookings include base catering and location days, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Near Binsey, check tracks and ground with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Binsey (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us who does not eat pork
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Binsey
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Binsey
Binsey is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater shoots across Binsey and nearby, from gardens to fields. Binsey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Binsey are Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.2 miles south-east) and Appleton Manor (4.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Oxford station is about 1.6 miles away.
We cover shoots in every part of the OX2 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover shoots in Godstow (1 mile north), Wolvercote (1 mile north), Walton Manor (1 mile east), North Oxford (1 mile east) and Jericho (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (1.5 miles south-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Binsey includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Binsey include St Edward's School (1.2 miles north-east) and Oxford Academy (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Trout Inn (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.4 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. On a winter shoot near Binsey, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Binsey?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Binsey, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Long days on set
- Period locations
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
Binsey is about 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
Questions from Binsey
Is Binsey close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Binsey?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards