Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Shillingford
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Shillingford. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Shillingford
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Shillingford
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust. For location shoots and crew appreciation lunches, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option and more.
For a shoot in a place like Shillingford, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Shillingford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shooting in Shillingford: unit bases and access
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Shillingford suit a hog roast. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shillingford to Oxford (9 miles away).
Shillingford is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Shillingford is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in OX10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Shillingford, we cover Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells Inn (under half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Shillingford
Which station is closest to Shillingford?
Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
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The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September shoots near Shillingford lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Shillingford
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Shillingford, such as:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (1.8 miles south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.4 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
Why choose a hog roast in Shillingford?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away