Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Garsington, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Garsington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Base catering
Planning an event in Garsington?
Film set catering for your shoot in Garsington
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. For countryside locations and extended shoot days, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Garsington, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Garsington (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Garsington questions
Is Garsington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Garsington?
Radley station, about 3.8 miles south-west of the centre.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Planning a shoot in Garsington
Garsington is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Garsington suit a hog roast. Garsington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
For crew arriving by train, Radley station, about 3.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Garsington are Garsington Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.3 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of OX44 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Oxford Road, Combewell and Hazel End, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Garsington, we also cover Blenheim (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north), Cuddesdon (2 miles east) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
A little further out are NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (1.9 miles north-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Oxford Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Library Farmhouse (within half a mile east)
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, daylight in Garsington lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX44 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal is not offered
We work to the location’s rules.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Also in Garsington
Why choose film set catering in Garsington?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Garsington, including:
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
Garsington is about 48 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Garsington
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
About the food
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away