Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Sprig's Alley, Oxfordshire
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Sprig's Alley. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Sprig's Alley
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Film set catering in Sprig's Alley, slow-roasted on site
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Whether it’s crew appreciation lunches and historic house shoots, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Sprig's Alley, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Sprig's Alley (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Towns and villages near Sprig's Alley
Also in Sprig's Alley
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast starts early, and in December Sprig's Alley is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Sprig's Alley
A slow roast can wait a little.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
- Rural locations
- Period locations
Among the historic houses close to Sprig's Alley are Adwell House (4.4 miles west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.6 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning a shoot in Sprig's Alley
Sprig's Alley is about 6 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cover shoots in Sprig's Alley, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Saunderton station, about 2.9 miles east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 36 miles from Sprig's Alley, within easy reach for London-based crews. Sprig's Alley is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in OX39, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Sprigs Holly Lane and Sprigs Holly, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Sprig's Alley we cover include Bennett End (1 mile south-east), Stokenchurch (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile east), Radnage (2 miles south-east) and Waterend (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (6 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Sir Charles Napier Inn (within half a mile west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Sprig's Alley
Do you come out to small places like Sprig's Alley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
For event organisers in Sprig's Alley
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us one contact in production.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away