Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for St. Ebbes
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in St. Ebbes.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering in St. Ebbes
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. On a winter shoot near St. Ebbes, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in St. Ebbes
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and we’re frequently booked for crew thank-you days and lunch at base.
Shoots around St. Ebbes often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Location
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
FAQs for St. Ebbes
Can you do a hog roast in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is St. Ebbes close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
How much room do you need?
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.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in St. Ebbes
Carving serves a crew fast.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St. Ebbes and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.7 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We clear our spot after lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Location catering around St. Ebbes
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in St. Ebbes, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Central London is about 53 miles from St. Ebbes, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre.
We cover shoots in every part of OX1 and OX2. Streets in the area include New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. St. Ebbes sits on or near the A420, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside St. Ebbes, we also cover St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile north-west). The countryside around St. Ebbes includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (within half a mile south) and Cheney School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Blenheim pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Radcliffe Camera (under half a mile north-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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What else we do in St. Ebbes
Where the roaster can go in St. Ebbes
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact in production
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards