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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Wantage, Oxfordshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Wantage.
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Music video days
Book a hog roast in Wantage
Film set catering in Wantage, slow-roasted on site
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We are frequently asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and extended shoot days, with new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
In a town like Wantage, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. A hog roast suits any of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Wantage (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Other occasions in Wantage
Wantage for film and TV crews
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Wantage book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Wantage is roughly 57 miles from central London. Wantage is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A338 and A417 close by, Wantage is easy for us to reach for your shoot. For shoots just outside Wantage, we cover Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). Wantage is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for shoots.
A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Wantage include King Alfred's (less than half a mile south-west) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Abingdon Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Wantage 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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Wantage from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Occasions we serve in Wantage
We are self-contained at base.
In Wantage and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Long shoot days
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
Wantage is on or near the A338 and A417, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Wantage lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A covered eating area
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards