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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Grandpont, Oxfordshire
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Grandpont. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Long days on set
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Grandpont?
About our film set catering in Grandpont
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Whether it is music video days and extended shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes.
Shoots around Grandpont often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Grandpont (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Grandpont
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Places near Grandpont
More for events in Grandpont
Planning a shoot in Grandpont
Grandpont is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Grandpont and the surrounding area. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
With the A420 nearby, Grandpont is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Grandpont is roughly 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX2, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Grandpont is on the A420, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover shoots in St. Ebbes (1 mile north), New Hinksey (1 mile south-east), Osney (1 mile north-west), St John Street area (1 mile north) and South Hinksey (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (1.1 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near Grandpont include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Grandpont include Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (less than half a mile north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Marlborough House (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Radcliffe Camera (0.7 miles north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Where the roaster can go in Grandpont
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Sign-off from the location
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Grandpont
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Grandpont
What’s the nearest station to Grandpont?
Oxford station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you cook in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset near Grandpont is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Grandpont, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a contact for the day, usually locations or the production office.
A second meat widens the menu.
Why choose film set catering in Grandpont?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Grandpont, such as:
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away