Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Highmoor Cross
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Highmoor Cross.
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Highmoor Cross
Film set catering in Highmoor Cross, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Whether it’s base catering and historic house shoots, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Highmoor Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Area
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast starts early, and in December Highmoor Cross is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Location catering around Highmoor Cross
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Highmoor Cross. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Within reach of Highmoor Cross are historic houses such as Greys Court (1.6 miles east) and Stonor Park (4 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 39 miles from Highmoor Cross. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Highmoor Cross, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RG9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Holly Close and The Glebe or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Highmoor Cross, we cover Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Open spaces near Highmoor Cross include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Duck pub (within half a mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Highmoor Cross
Good for wraps too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Highmoor Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap days
- Music video days
- Rural locations
- Long days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- The location manager’s agreement
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Highmoor Cross
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Highmoor Cross
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Highmoor Cross questions
Do you come out to small places like Highmoor Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Normally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards