Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Minster Lovell
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Minster Lovell and the surrounding area.
- Music video days
- Period locations
- Long days on set
A hog roast near Minster Lovell
Film set catering in Minster Lovell, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Minster Lovell can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater period locations and crew thank-you days.
For a shoot in a place like Minster Lovell, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Minster Lovell (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Minster Lovell
Minster Lovell is about 3 miles west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cater shoots of every size in Minster Lovell. Minster Lovell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Minster Lovell to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Minster Lovell is roughly 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in OX29, we can roast on site for your crew. From Charterville Close, Upper Crescent and St Kenelm's Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Minster Lovell we cover include Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Brize Norton (2 miles south), Carterton (3 miles south-west), Black Bourton (4 miles south) and Bampton (5 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (3.1 miles east) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (4.4 miles south).
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Minster Lovell questions
Do you come out to small places like Minster Lovell?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Minster Lovell close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
A hog roast or other catering?
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Minster Lovell
Other occasions in Minster Lovell
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Minster Lovell lasts until about 9:30pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Why choose film set catering in Minster Lovell?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Minster Lovell, such as:
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
Within reach of Minster Lovell are historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall (0.8 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
For event organisers in Minster Lovell
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A covered eating area
- A named contact at base
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away