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Funeral Wake Catering for Abingdon-on-Thames
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Abingdon-on-Thames and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Abingdon-on-Thames?
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. In late September, sunset in Abingdon-on-Thames is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral wake catering works in Abingdon-on-Thames
A wake in Abingdon-on-Thames is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s hall gatherings after a service and anniversary memorials, we can cook salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
For a wake in Abingdon-on-Thames, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Abingdon-on-Thames (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Abingdon-on-Thames
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Abingdon-on-Thames: halls, homes and travel
Abingdon-on-Thames is about 6 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Abingdon-on-Thames are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Abingdon-on-Thames to Oxford (about 6 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Abingdon-on-Thames is on or near the A34 and A415, handy for relatives driving in.
For wakes in OX14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Marsh Court, Boxhill Walk and Heron's Walk, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A34 and A415 close by, Abingdon-on-Thames is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Abingdon-on-Thames, we cover Caldecott (1 mile south), Radley (2 miles north-east), Culham (2 miles south-east), Sutton Courtenay (3 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles south), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west). Abingdon-on-Thames is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Abingdon-on-Thames includes Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include John Mason School (under half a mile west) and School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Spread Eagle Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Abingdon-on-Thames?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Abingdon-on-Thames. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, Radley station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
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Abingdon-on-Thames: your questions answered
How far is Abingdon-on-Thames from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Abingdon-on-Thames?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you cover Abingdon-on-Thames?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Abingdon-on-Thames and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away