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Hog Roast for a Wake in Barton, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Barton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Barton
Funeral wake catering in Barton, carved to order
Wake catering across Barton and Oxfordshire, wherever the family gathers. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In Barton, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Barton (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Barton
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Barton. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Oxford station is about 3.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. In winter, it is dark in Barton by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Barton
What’s the nearest station to Barton?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Bury Knowle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cater in Barton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Barton and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Wake catering near Barton
Barton is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Barton and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in OX3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Pitts Road, Routh Road and Green Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Barton, we cover Risinghurst (1 mile south-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile south), Stanton St John (2 miles north-east), Forest Hill (2 miles east) and Beckley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Grove (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Templars Square (2.6 miles south) and Rumble Museum (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Barton includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Local schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.7 miles south) and Cheney School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.6 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Site access
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Also in Barton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away