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Hog Roast for a Wake in Aston Tirrold, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Aston Tirrold and across Oxfordshire.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Aston Tirrold
Funeral wake catering near Aston Tirrold
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Popular choices include salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance days and ashes ceremonies.
In a small place like Aston Tirrold, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Aston Tirrold (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
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Wakes in Aston Tirrold: venues and practical details
Aston Tirrold is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Aston Tirrold and its neighbours for wakes. Aston Tirrold is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Cholsey station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Aston Tirrold, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the OX11 postcode area. Local streets include Baker Street, Spring Lane and Aston Street; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Aston Tirrold we cover include Blewbury (1 mile west), Woodway (2 miles south-west), East Hagbourne (2 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles west) and Coscote (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east) and Grove (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Aston Tirrold includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn Public House (under half a mile north)
Why choose a hog roast in Aston Tirrold?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Aston Tirrold
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Aston Tirrold:
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
For event organisers in Aston Tirrold
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Aston Tirrold
Is Aston Tirrold too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Aston Tirrold from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What affects the price in Aston Tirrold
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Aston Tirrold are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away