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Hog Roast for a Wake in Aston, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Aston and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering for Aston
Who books funeral wake catering in Aston?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Aston and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
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- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
About our funeral wake catering in Aston
A wake in Aston is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and remembrance gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Aston, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Aston (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
After a funeral in Aston
Aston is about 4 miles south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Aston suit a hog roast. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Aston to Oxford (12 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the OX18 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Cote Road, Saxel Close and Woodbridge Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Aston we cover include Bampton (2 miles west), Weald (2 miles west), Curbridge (3 miles north), Black Bourton (4 miles west) and Clanfield (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (4 miles north), Carterton (5 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
A little further out are Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Bampton Castle (2.1 miles west).
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Aston
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In winter, it is dark in Aston by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:30pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Aston
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: 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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Aston?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
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Also in Aston
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards