Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Great Haseley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in Great Haseley?
Film set catering for your shoot in Great Haseley
Some locations near Great Haseley are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We are frequently asked to cater period locations and shoots on location, with halloumi skewers, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
Near Great Haseley, check tracks and ground with locations. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Great Haseley for film and TV crews
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cater shoots of every size in Great Haseley. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Great Haseley to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Great Haseley are Garsington Manor (3.5 miles west) and Adwell House (3.8 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Great Haseley, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Great Haseley we cover include Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
What affects the price in Great Haseley
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer shoots near Great Haseley have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
For event organisers in Great Haseley
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Great Haseley: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Great Haseley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap.
Towns and villages near Great Haseley
Also in Great Haseley
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A route for our vehicle
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Great Haseley
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Great Haseley, including:
- Location days
- Period locations
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
Great Haseley is about 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards