Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ruscote
Film set catering in Ruscote: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Ruscote
Ruscote for film and TV crews
Ruscote is about 1 mile west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in Ruscote, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Ruscote is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ruscote to Oxford (22 miles away).
Central London is about 67 miles from Ruscote, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in OX16 and OX15, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Abbey Road, Lunnun Road and Bailey Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Neithrop (1 mile north), Banbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west), North Newington (1 mile west) and Broughton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (2.4 miles north-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Nearby schools include North Oxfordshire Academy (0.8 miles north) and Drayton School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Admiral Holland pub (less than half a mile east)
Film set catering in Ruscote, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For historic house shoots and extended shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Shoots around Ruscote often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Ruscote (OX16, OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Ruscote questions
Can you do a hog roast in People's Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Ruscote?
Banbury station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
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.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Ruscote hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. 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.
Also in Ruscote
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Perfect for your shoot in Ruscote
Alternatives cover everyone.
Hosts in Ruscote book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Unit base lunches
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Within reach of Ruscote are historic houses such as Broughton Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Wardington Manor (4.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Ruscote ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards