Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Shorthampton
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Shorthampton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Shorthampton
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal is not offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We pack away straight after service.
For an evening wrap.
How our film set catering works in Shorthampton
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Whether it’s ad shoots and farm and estate locations, we’ll put together a menu of salads, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Shorthampton, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Shorthampton
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
However big or small the event in Shorthampton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
Shorthampton is roughly 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the roaster can go in Shorthampton
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access to base
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Shorthampton: your questions answered
Is Shorthampton close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shorthampton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 bring everything else.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Shorthampton
More for events in Shorthampton
Crew catering near Shorthampton
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Shorthampton. Shorthampton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Shorthampton to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Charlbury station is about 1.5 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Shorthampton, we cover Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
The countryside around Shorthampton includes Blenheim Farm.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your shoot. On a winter shoot near Shorthampton, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away