Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Appleford-on-Thames
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 wake in Appleford-on-Thames.
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Appleford-on-Thames
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Appleford-on-Thames
Do you come out to small places like Appleford-on-Thames?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you come to Appleford-on-Thames?
Yes, Appleford-on-Thames is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
About our funeral wake catering in Appleford-on-Thames
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial events and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
For a wake near Appleford-on-Thames, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What affects the price in Appleford-on-Thames
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
For event organisers in Appleford-on-Thames
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Appleford-on-Thames. Summer evenings in Appleford-on-Thames stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Appleford-on-Thames
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Appleford-on-Thames, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Appleford-on-Thames has its own station, Appleford station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Appleford-on-Thames
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Wakes in Appleford-on-Thames: venues and practical details
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Appleford-on-Thames, whatever the venue. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in OX14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
A little further out are Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Appleford-on-Thames
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away