Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Shiplake Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
Book a hog roast in Shiplake Cross
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
About our film set catering in Shiplake Cross
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Whether it is period locations and location shoots, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your crew.
Rural locations near Shiplake Cross can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Shiplake Cross
We bring everything we need.
People around Shiplake Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
Shiplake Cross is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shiplake Cross
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Location catering around Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Shiplake Cross. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shiplake station is about 1.1 miles away. Historic houses near Shiplake Cross include Greys Court (3.8 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.4 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Shiplake Cross
What else we do in Shiplake Cross
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Shiplake Cross, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Shiplake Cross
Do you come out to small places like Shiplake Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Shiplake Cross from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Do you cover Shiplake Cross?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
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 cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away