Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Shotover Hill
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Shotover Hill and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
A hog roast near Shotover Hill
About our film set catering in Shotover Hill
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. For location days and crew appreciation lunches, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
For a location shoot near Shotover Hill, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Shotover Hill
It copes with schedule changes.
Hosts in Shotover Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
Shotover Hill is roughly 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
FAQs for Shotover Hill
How far is Shotover Hill from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shotover Hill?
Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater in Shotover Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Crew catering near Shotover Hill
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater shoots across Shotover Hill and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west. Within reach of Shotover Hill are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.4 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.1 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in OX3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Shotover Hill, we cover Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shotover Hill include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Thistle pub (under half a mile west)
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Shotover Hill ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We clear our spot after lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away