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Hog Roast for a Wake in Aston, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Aston.
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Aston?
How our funeral wake catering works in Aston
We cater wakes in Aston and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial events and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
Near Aston, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Aston (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Aston
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Aston, such as:
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 1.7 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For a summer wake in Aston, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Arranging a wake in Aston
Aston is about 2 miles north-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Aston is well within our area for wakes. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Aston to Reading (about 8 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Aston is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG9 postcode area. Local streets include Remenham Lane and Aston Ferry Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Aston we cover include Mill End (1 mile north), Remenham Hill (1 mile south), Remenham (1 mile west), Medmenham (1 mile east) and Bockmer End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (14 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (1.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Pubs nearby include Flower Pot Hotel (under half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Aston
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Aston, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Aston questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Aston?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you come to Aston?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Aston and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards