Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Forest Hill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
Film set catering for Forest Hill
Film set catering in Forest Hill, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and shoots on location.
Near Forest Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Forest Hill (OX33)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Because the roast starts early, and in December Forest Hill 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 roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in Forest Hill: unit bases and access
Forest Hill is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover shoots in Forest Hill, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Forest Hill are historic houses such as Garsington Manor (3.6 miles south) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX33, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Main Street, Milton Crescent and Powell Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Holton (1 mile south-east), Stanton St John (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south), Risinghurst (2 miles west) and Wheatley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.9 miles east) and Templars Square (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Nearby schools include Wheatley Park School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arm's Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A named contact at base
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
We clear our spot after lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Places near Forest Hill
Also in Forest Hill
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Forest Hill hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Forest Hill
We are self-contained at base.
In Forest Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- Unit base lunches
Forest Hill is about 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
Common questions in Forest Hill
Is Forest Hill close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Shotover Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Forest Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards