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Funeral Wake Catering in Aston Upthorpe
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Aston Upthorpe and across Oxfordshire.
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near Aston Upthorpe
Funeral wake catering in Aston Upthorpe, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
For a wake near Aston Upthorpe, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Why choose a hog roast in Aston Upthorpe?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
For event organisers in Aston Upthorpe
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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Common questions in Aston Upthorpe
Do you come out to small places like Aston Upthorpe?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
What affects the price in Aston Upthorpe
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Aston Upthorpe: halls, homes and travel
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Aston Upthorpe for wakes. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Aston Upthorpe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX11. We can cater a wake on streets such as Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aston Upthorpe include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Wakes in Aston Upthorpe are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Aston Upthorpe?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Aston Upthorpe, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
If relatives are coming by rail, Cholsey station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away