Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Letcombe Bassett
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Letcombe Bassett? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wrap parties
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
A hog roast near Letcombe Bassett
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Summer shoots near Letcombe Bassett have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Letcombe Bassett
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for historic house shoots and end-of-shoot wraps.
For a shoot in a place like Letcombe Bassett, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Shooting in Letcombe Bassett: unit bases and access
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in Letcombe Bassett, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Letcombe Bassett is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Letcombe Bassett to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Letcombe Bassett is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over OX12 and the streets around it. From Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Letcombe Bassett, we also cover Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal is not offered
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Places near Letcombe Bassett
Also in Letcombe Bassett
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose film set catering in Letcombe Bassett?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Letcombe Bassett. Here are some of the most popular:
- Location days
- Period locations
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
Letcombe Bassett is roughly 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
FAQs for Letcombe Bassett
How far is Letcombe Bassett from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Letcombe Bassett too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
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 check it with you before booking.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards