Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Dry Sandford, Oxfordshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Dry Sandford.
- Historic house shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
A hog roast near Dry Sandford
Film set catering in Dry Sandford, carved to order
Crews in Dry Sandford work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and unit base lunches, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Dry Sandford, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Dry Sandford (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Dry Sandford is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Dry Sandford
How far is Dry Sandford from London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Is Dry Sandford too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Do you need much space at base?
Generally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
For event organisers in Dry Sandford
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Planning a shoot in Dry Sandford
Dry Sandford is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Dry Sandford, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Radley station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. Within reach of Dry Sandford are historic houses such as Appleton Manor (1.7 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in OX13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Cothill (1 mile south-west), Shippon (2 miles south-east), Frilford Heath (2 miles south-west), Tubney (2 miles south-west) and Marcham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (5 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Parsonage Moor and Cumnor Hill.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Merry Miller pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Who books film set catering in Dry Sandford?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
Dry Sandford is roughly 55 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Dry Sandford
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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