Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Tidmarsh
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Tidmarsh. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
A hog roast near Tidmarsh
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- A contact in production
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Film set catering in Tidmarsh, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We’re frequently asked to cater lunch at base and location shoots, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Tidmarsh, tracks and soft ground need checking. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Tidmarsh (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or RG8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
FAQs for Tidmarsh
What’s the nearest station to Tidmarsh?
Pangbourne station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cater in Tidmarsh?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer shoots near Tidmarsh have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Places near Tidmarsh
Also in Tidmarsh
Location catering around Tidmarsh
Tidmarsh is about 5 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Tidmarsh? We cover the whole area. Tidmarsh is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Tidmarsh is roughly 43 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.5 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (2.5 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Tidmarsh is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the RG8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Strachey Close and Tidmarsh Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Tidmarsh we cover include Sulham (1 mile east), Pangbourne (1 mile north), Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Little Heath (2 miles south-east) and Englefield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north), Great Western Park (12 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles south) and Battle Hospital (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Tidmarsh include Denefield School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cross Keys pub (0.9 miles north)
Who books film set catering in Tidmarsh?
A slow roast can wait a little.
In Tidmarsh and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Period drama shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Extended shoot days
- Milestone days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, Pangbourne station, about 1.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards