Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in East Hendred
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 East Hendred.
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
A hog roast near East Hendred
East Hendred for film and TV crews
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around East Hendred. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Didcot Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of East Hendred, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over OX12 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). The countryside around East Hendred includes Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
About our film set catering in East Hendred
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. Popular choices include a vegan option, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone days on set and countryside locations.
For a shoot in a place like East Hendred, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Shelter for crew
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
East Hendred questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is East Hendred from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Can you cater in East Hendred?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including East Hendred and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to East Hendred
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, daylight in East Hendred ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Occasions we serve in East Hendred
We bring everything we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Hendred and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
East Hendred is about 54 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
Towns and villages near East Hendred
Other occasions in East Hendred
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away