Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Leafield, Oxfordshire
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. Book a hog roast for the crew in Leafield.
- Shoots on location
- Extended shoot days
- Music video days
Slow-roasted pork in Leafield
Events we cater in Leafield
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Leafield book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap parties
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
How our film set catering works in Leafield
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll fit around changes. Typical bookings include farm and estate locations and period locations, with spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and salads.
Near Leafield, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Leafield (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Leafield
Also in Leafield
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-September shoots near Leafield lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request.
Leafield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Leafield?
The closest is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Leafield close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Do you cover Leafield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Leafield and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Leafield
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Shooting in Leafield: unit bases and access
Leafield is about 4 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Leafield, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Leafield is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Leafield are Minster Lovell Hall (2.5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 66 miles from Leafield, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in OX29, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Hewitts Close, Witney Lane and Chapel Close; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Leafield, we also cover Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles north-west), Crawley (2 miles south-east), Ascott Earl (2 miles north-west) and Chilson (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Faringdon (13 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Within reach you’ll find Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Leafield
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards