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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Middle Assendon and the surrounding area.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
A hog roast near Middle Assendon
Film set catering in Middle Assendon, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Middle Assendon are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We’re often asked to cater rural locations and end-of-shoot wraps, serving hog roast rolls, salads and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Middle Assendon, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Middle Assendon
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Middle Assendon
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Middle Assendon
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Middle Assendon
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Middle Assendon
Is Middle Assendon too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Fawley Court and Temple Island?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Who books film set catering in Middle Assendon?
We’re self-contained at base.
Here’s what people in Middle Assendon most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Farm and estate locations
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
- Lunch at base
Middle Assendon is roughly 36 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Middle Assendon is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Middle Assendon
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cater shoots across Middle Assendon and nearby, from gardens to fields. Middle Assendon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Historic houses near Middle Assendon include Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Middle Assendon is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Middle Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Rainbow Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
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.
Looking after everyone
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Name a contact for the day.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards