Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Crowell
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Crowell and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering for Crowell
About our film set catering in Crowell
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. For farm and estate locations and shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads and more.
For a shoot in a place like Crowell, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Crowell (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Crowell
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Also near Crowell
Other occasions in Crowell
Events we cater in Crowell
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Crowell. Typical bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, Princes Risborough station, about 3.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planning a shoot in Crowell
Crowell is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Shoots in Crowell are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Crowell include Adwell House (2.9 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crowell is roughly 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crowell is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across OX39 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Kingston Blount (1 mile west), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west) and Postcombe (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Crowell includes Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Shepherd's Crook pub (under half a mile south)
Crowell: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Crowell?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Crowell close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Crowell, 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.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away