Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hardwick and across Oxfordshire.
- Long days on set
- Wrap days
- Music video days
Film set catering for Hardwick
About our film set catering in Hardwick
Some locations near Hardwick are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Whether it is unit base lunches and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Hardwick, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Hardwick (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Hardwick?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hardwick, including:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Hardwick is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning a shoot in Hardwick
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Hardwick? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Bicester North station, about 4.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cater shoots across OX27. Other places close to Hardwick we cover include Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles east), Bucknell (3 miles south-west) and Stratton Audley (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Whitmore Arms Public House (1 mile east)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Hardwick
Which station is closest to Hardwick?
Bicester North station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Hardwick from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer shoots near Hardwick have light until about 9:30pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near Hardwick
Other occasions in Hardwick
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards