Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Thrupp, Oxfordshire
Film set catering in Thrupp: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Thrupp
Common questions in Thrupp
Is Thrupp close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Thrupp?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How our film set catering works in Thrupp
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Whether it’s base catering and location days, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Thrupp, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Thrupp (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Thrupp
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Crew catering near Thrupp
Thrupp is about 7 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Shoots in Thrupp are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Thrupp is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (2.5 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Thrupp is about 57 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in OX5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile south-west), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north), Woodstock (2 miles west) and Bladon (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (13 miles west) and Headington Quarry (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (5.7 miles south) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local pubs include The Boat Public House (within half a mile north)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. By late September, sunset near Thrupp is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Why choose a hog roast in Thrupp?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Thrupp
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Whatever the occasion in Thrupp, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Music video days
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Oxford Parkway station, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the roaster can go in Thrupp
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards