Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upton, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Upton.
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
Book a hog roast in Upton
Film set catering in Upton, carved to order
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. For period locations and base catering, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Upton, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Upton (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shooting in Upton: unit bases and access
Upton is about 2 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upton. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.4 miles north. Historic houses near Upton include Brightwell Manor (4.7 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Upton is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across OX11 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Pound Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover West Hagbourne (1 mile north), Coscote (1 mile north), East Hagbourne (1 mile north-east), Blewbury (1 mile south-east) and Chilton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles west) and Brightwell Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Schools near Upton include St Birinus School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The George at Upton pub (under half a mile south-west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-September shoots near Upton lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Upton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A route for our vehicle
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Upton questions
Do you cater at venues 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.
Is Upton 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.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Why choose film set catering in Upton?
We’re self-contained at base.
Whatever the occasion in Upton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
- Base catering
- Wrap days
Central London is about 50 miles from Upton.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
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What else we do in Upton
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Travel to Upton
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Why choose a hog roast in Upton?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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