Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Harcourt Hill
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Harcourt Hill.
- Wrap days
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Harcourt Hill
What affects the price in Harcourt Hill
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Harcourt Hill
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Harcourt Hill
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We are frequently asked to cater shoots on location and wrap parties, with hog roast rolls, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Harcourt Hill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Harcourt Hill (OX2, OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Harcourt Hill ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- 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.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Harcourt Hill
Is Harcourt Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Harcourt Hill?
Oxford station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
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.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Harcourt Hill for film and TV crews
Harcourt Hill is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Harcourt Hill is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Harcourt Hill is roughly 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in OX2 and OX1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Lime Road, Cedar Road and Stanton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Harcourt Hill we cover include North Hinksey (1 mile north), Chilswell (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile north-east), Grandpont (1 mile east) and South Hinksey (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Story Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Harcourt Hill include Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Schools near Harcourt Hill include North Hinksey Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-east) and Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Fishes pub (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Angus Library and Archive (1.8 miles north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A named contact at base
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Nearby places to Harcourt Hill
What else we do in Harcourt Hill
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Harcourt Hill hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Harcourt Hill
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Harcourt Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
Within reach of Harcourt Hill are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.3 miles north-east) and Appleton Manor (3.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards