Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Brailes
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Upper Brailes and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Book a hog roast in Upper Brailes
Film set catering for your shoot in Upper Brailes
Rural and period locations near Upper Brailes can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For shoots on location and ad shoots, we can cook rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads.
Near Upper Brailes, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, sunset near Upper Brailes is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Occasions we serve in Upper Brailes
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from locations
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Label the alternatives clearly
Give us one contact in production, usually locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Crew catering near Upper Brailes
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Upper Brailes book us for shoots of all sizes. Upper Brailes is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upper Brailes to Oxford (about 25 miles away).
For shoots in OX15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Brailes include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gate Inn (within half a mile south)
Upper Brailes questions
Is Upper Brailes too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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