Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Banbury
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Banbury.
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in Banbury?
How our funeral wake catering works in Banbury
Wakes in Banbury happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings at the family home and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
Wakes in Banbury are often at home or in a local hall. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Banbury (OX16, OX17)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What affects the price in Banbury
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in Banbury is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the wake in Banbury
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Banbury, including:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
Also near Banbury
Other occasions in Banbury
Banbury: halls, homes and travel
Banbury is in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Banbury suit a hog roast. Banbury is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 22 miles away.
With the A361 and A422 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Banbury. For a service at a church like Saint Paul's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the OX16 and OX17 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Market Place and Grimsbury Square or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A361 and A422, Banbury is simple for us to get to for your wake. Other places close to Banbury we cover include Neithrop (1 mile west), Ruscote (1 mile west), Grimsbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west) and North Newington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Banbury has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Banbury includes Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Banbury include English Language Training (0.5 miles south-east) and Banbury Academy (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke of Wellington pub (less than half a mile north)
FAQs for Banbury
Is Banbury close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in People's Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards