Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Caldecott, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Caldecott.
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
Planning an event in Caldecott?
Crew catering near Caldecott
Caldecott is about 1 mile south of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Caldecott, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Caldecott include Clifton Hampden Manor (3.5 miles east) and Appleton Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 53 miles from Caldecott, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX14 and OX13. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Mill Road, Baker Road and Saxton Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Culham (1 mile east), Abingdon-on-Thames (1 mile north), Sutton Courtenay (1 mile south), Milton (2 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Pendon Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile north). Within reach you’ll find Dry Sandford Pit.
- Schools near Caldecott include McTimoney College of Chiropractic (1 mile north-west) and John Mason School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Old Anchor Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Film set catering in Caldecott, carved to order
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. Typical bookings include farm and estate locations and extended shoot days, with new potatoes, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
Around Caldecott, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Caldecott (OX14, OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Caldecott
What’s the nearest station to Caldecott?
The closest is Culham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Caldecott from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Do you cover Caldecott?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Caldecott and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Occasions we serve in Caldecott
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Caldecott, including:
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap days
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
For cast and crew travelling by train, Culham station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A covered eating area
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, 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 Caldecott ends around 3:55pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Nearby places to Caldecott
Other occasions in Caldecott
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Caldecott hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Caldecott
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Caldecott
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away