Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Watlington, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Watlington and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
Film set catering for Watlington
How our film set catering works in Watlington
On a long shoot day near Watlington, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it is shoots on location and extended shoot days, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan option and more.
Around Watlington, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Watlington (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Watlington
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Places near Watlington
Also in Watlington
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Watlington
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Watlington, including:
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3.2 miles north) and Stonor Park (4.8 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Watlington ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX49 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for Watlington
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns 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.
Is Watlington close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cater in Watlington?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning a shoot in Watlington
Watlington is about 7 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in Watlington, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Watlington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Central London is about 41 miles from Watlington. With the B480 and B4009 nearby, Watlington is easy for us and the trucks to reach. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Watlington, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX49, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Brookside and Quarrington Place, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the B480 and B4009, Watlington is simple for us to get to with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Watlington, we also cover Pyrton (1 mile north), Britwell Salome (1 mile south-west), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles west), Ewelme (3 miles south-west) and Chalgrove (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (10 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (7 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (4 miles west).
Within reach you will find Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Schools near Watlington include Icknield Community College (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away