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Hog Roast for a Wake in Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Aston Rowant? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Aston Rowant
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
About our funeral wake catering in Aston Rowant
Wakes in Aston Rowant happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Aston Rowant, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Aston Rowant (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Aston Rowant?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Aston Rowant and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Aston Rowant
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer evenings in Aston Rowant stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
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.
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Arranging a wake in Aston Rowant
Aston Rowant is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cover Aston Rowant and its neighbours for wakes. Aston Rowant is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Aston Rowant to Oxford (13 miles away).
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Aston Rowant; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in OX49 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as London Road, Aston Park and Aston Rowant Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Aston Rowant, we cover Kingston Blount (1 mile north-east), Crowell (1 mile north-east), Lewknor (1 mile south-west), Postcombe (1 mile west) and South Weston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Lambert Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Aston Rowant
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Aston Rowant
How far is Aston Rowant from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Aston Rowant?
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?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
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More for events in Aston Rowant
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away