Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for East Lockinge
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in East Lockinge.
- Period locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Rural locations
Planning an event in East Lockinge?
East Lockinge questions
Do you come out to small places like East Lockinge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
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.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Film set catering in East Lockinge, carved to order
On a long shoot day near East Lockinge, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it’s location shoots and historic house shoots, we can cook halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
Rural locations near East Lockinge can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a shoot in East Lockinge
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in East Lockinge and the surrounding area. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from East Lockinge to Oxford (13 miles away).
East Lockinge is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in OX12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Boar's Head pub (0.6 miles north)
Why choose film set catering in East Lockinge?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in East Lockinge book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Farm and estate locations
- Ad shoots
East Lockinge is roughly 56 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in East Lockinge
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Where the roaster can go in East Lockinge
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
What affects the price in East Lockinge
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset near East Lockinge is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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More for events in East Lockinge
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards