Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Merton, Oxfordshire
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Merton. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Period drama shoots
Planning an event in Merton?
Film set catering for your shoot in Merton
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Whether it’s lunch at base and rural locations, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Merton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Merton
What else we do in Merton
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Merton
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Merton book us for shoots of all sizes. Merton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 52 miles from Merton. Within reach of Merton are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (3.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Anywhere in OX25, we can bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Merton we cover include Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Old Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Merton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Late-September shoots near Merton lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or OX25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Merton questions
Is Merton close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Merton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
Do you cover Merton?
Yes, Merton is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Perfect for your shoot in Merton
A slow roast can wait a little.
People around Merton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 2.7 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away