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Film Set Catering in Newnham Murren
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Newnham Murren. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
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Slow-roasted pork in Newnham Murren
About our film set catering in Newnham Murren
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, a vegan option and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for shoots on location and long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Newnham Murren, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Newnham Murren (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
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.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Newnham Murren ends around 3:55pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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Newnham Murren: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Newnham Murren?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast in Kinecroft?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Planning a shoot in Newnham Murren
Newnham Murren is about 2 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Newnham Murren, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Central London is about 44 miles from Newnham Murren. Within reach of Newnham Murren are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (2.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Newnham Murren is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the OX10 postcode area. From The Street, Halifax Road and Hasthorpe Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Mongewell (1 mile south), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Newnham Murren
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away