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Film Set Catering in St John Street area
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in St John Street area. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Location days
- Farm and estate locations
- Milestone days on set
Book a hog roast in St John Street area
Occasions we serve in St John Street area
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St John Street area and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
Central London is about 53 miles from St John Street area, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Film set catering in St John Street area, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. On the menu are hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and ad shoots.
Around St John Street area, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in St John Street area
Which station is closest to St John Street area?
Oxford station, in St John Street area itself.
Is St John Street area close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
For event organisers in St John Street area
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, daylight in St John Street area ends around 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.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
St John Street area for film and TV crews
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in St John Street area? We can help. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
With the A420 and A4144 nearby, St John Street area is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Oxford station is in St John Street area itself.
Here we cover the OX1 and OX2 postcode area. Streets in the area include New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A420 and A4144 close by, St John Street area is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford University Press Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Eagle and Child pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Angus Library and Archive (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to St John Street area
Other occasions in St John Street area
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards