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Funeral Wake Catering in Ascott d'Oyley
Funeral wake catering in Ascott d'Oyley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Ascott d'Oyley?
Funeral wake catering near Ascott d'Oyley
After a funeral in Ascott d'Oyley, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In a small place like Ascott d'Oyley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Ascott d'Oyley (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In winter, it is dark in Ascott d'Oyley by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Ascott d'Oyley, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Ascott d'Oyley
- Plates or china
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. 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.
Why Ascott d'Oyley hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ascott d'Oyley
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Ascott d'Oyley
What else we do in Ascott d'Oyley
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Wake catering near Ascott d'Oyley
Ascott d'Oyley is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Ascott d'Oyley suit a hog roast. Ascott d'Oyley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in OX7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on London Lane, Heritage Lane and Maple Way, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Ascott d'Oyley, we also cover Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile north-west), Ascott Earl (1 mile north-west), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles west) and Leafield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find Blenheim Farm.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ascott d'Oyley
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Ascott d'Oyley?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Events we cater in Ascott d'Oyley
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ascott d'Oyley:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards