Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Chilswell
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Chilswell and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Chilswell
Film set catering in Chilswell, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Chilswell, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We are frequently asked to cater extended shoot days and crew thank-you days, with hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Chilswell can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Chilswell (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
For event organisers in Chilswell
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Chilswell for film and TV crews
Chilswell is about 3 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Chilswell, whatever the venue. Chilswell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 2 miles north. Among the historic houses close to Chilswell are Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.6 miles north-east) and Appleton Manor (3.3 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Boars Hill (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile east), Harcourt Hill (1 mile north), South Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Westgate Shopping Centre (2 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Chilswell
Could you cook in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Chilswell from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you cater in Chilswell?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Chilswell and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Who books film set catering in Chilswell?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Chilswell book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 53 miles from Chilswell.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
Nearby places to Chilswell
What else we do in Chilswell
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. On a winter shoot near Chilswell, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards