Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Emmington, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Emmington.
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Lunch at base
A hog roast near Emmington
Film set catering for your shoot in Emmington
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. We are often asked to cater milestone days on set and music video days, with spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Emmington 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.
- Area
- Emmington (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Crew catering near Emmington
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Emmington book us for shoots of all sizes. Emmington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 39 miles from Emmington, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Emmington, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the OX39 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Inn at Emmington (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Events we cater in Emmington
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Whatever the occasion in Emmington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, Princes Risborough station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. On a winter shoot near Emmington, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX39 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Emmington
Do you come out to small places like Emmington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Emmington hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Other occasions in Emmington
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX39 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away