Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Tackley
Film set catering in Tackley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering in Tackley
Film set catering for your shoot in Tackley
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. Whether it is music video days and crew appreciation lunches, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Tackley, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Tackley (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Tackley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Tackley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Tackley from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Tackley
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Tackley
Also in Tackley
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Where the roaster can go in Tackley
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Shelter for crew
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Tackley
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Tackley?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why choose film set catering in Tackley?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Tackley:
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
Central London is about 58 miles from Tackley, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, daylight in Tackley ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:30pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Shooting in Tackley: unit bases and access
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tackley and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (3.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Tackley station is in Tackley itself.
For shoots in OX5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Tackley, we also cover Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gardiner Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away