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Funeral Wake Catering in Appleton
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 Appleton.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Appleton
How our funeral wake catering works in Appleton
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is gatherings at clubs and pubs and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In rural Appleton, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Appleton (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
After a funeral in Appleton
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Appleton is well within our area for wakes. Appleton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Appleton to Oxford (about 6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Oxford station is about 5 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13. Streets in the area include Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Appleton includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (less than half a mile east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Appleton
Is Appleton 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 you cater after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you come to Appleton?
Yes, Appleton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in Appleton are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Appleton
Also in Appleton
Why choose funeral wake catering in Appleton?
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Appleton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of St Lawrence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards