Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ratley
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Ratley and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Historic house shoots
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Ratley?
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Ratley ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX15 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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Film set catering in Ratley, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Ratley, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Typical bookings include ad shoots and unit base lunches, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads.
Rural locations near Ratley can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Ratley (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Ratley
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
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.
FAQs for Ratley
Do you come out to small places like Ratley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
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 will bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Why choose a hog roast in Ratley?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Occasions we serve in Ratley
We’re self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ratley:
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Commercials and music videos
Within reach of Ratley are historic houses such as Upton House (1.3 miles south-west) and Farnborough Hall (3.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Ratley
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use 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:
- Vehicle access to base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning a shoot in Ratley
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ratley and the surrounding area. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 27 miles away.
For shoots in OX15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Edge Hill.
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Places near Ratley
Also in Ratley
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards