Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bicester
Funeral wake catering in Bicester: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Bicester
How our funeral wake catering works in Bicester
After a funeral in Bicester, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. For home wakes and remembrance days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In Bicester, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Places near Bicester
Other occasions in Bicester
Wakes in Bicester: venues and practical details
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Bicester, whatever the venue. Bicester is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Bicester: Bicester North station. Bicester is on or near the A4095 and B4100, handy for relatives driving in.
Here we cover the OX26 and OX27 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Market Square, Market End Way and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Bicester is on the A4095 and B4100, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Bicester has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Schools near Bicester include Bicester Technology Studio (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Where the roaster can go in Bicester
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bicester?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Bicester, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Edburg, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late September, sunset in Bicester is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Bicester
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Bicester questions
What’s the nearest station to Bicester?
Bicester has its own station: Bicester North station.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Edburg?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards