Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Coscote, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: 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 Coscote.
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Coscote
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Coscote
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Film set catering for your shoot in Coscote
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and extended shoot days, serving spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Coscote, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Coscote (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Coscote?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Coscote. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
Within reach of Coscote are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (4.1 miles east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.9 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning a shoot in Coscote
Coscote is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Coscote? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Coscote to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Didcot Parkway station is about 1.5 miles away. Coscote is about 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Coscote is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Coscote, we also cover West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), East Hagbourne (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Harwell (2 miles west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include St Birinus School (0.9 miles north-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fleur De Lys Public House (0.6 miles east)
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, daylight in Coscote lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Coscote
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
About the food
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Places near Coscote
Also in Coscote
Coscote: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Coscote?
Didcot Parkway station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
How far is Coscote from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards