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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ascott-under-Wychwood? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Funeral wake catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re often asked to cater memorial events and one-year memorials, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Ascott-under-Wychwood, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Ascott-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ascott-under-Wychwood
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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.
Ascott-under-Wychwood: halls, homes and travel
Ascott-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover wakes in Ascott-under-Wychwood, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Ascott-under-Wychwood to Oxford (16 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cater wakes across the OX7 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, The Green and Church Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ascott Earl (1 mile west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
The countryside around Ascott-under-Wychwood includes Blenheim Farm.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and the cost guide.
Ascott-under-Wychwood questions
Do you come out to small places like Ascott-under-Wychwood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater in Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Yes, Ascott-under-Wychwood is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Ascott-under-Wychwood, there is light until about 9:30pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Ascott-under-Wychwood
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Ascott-under-Wychwood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Ascott-under-Wychwood
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards