Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Blackthorn
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Blackthorn and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Blackthorn
Blackthorn: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Blackthorn?
The closest is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Blackthorn from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater in Blackthorn?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Blackthorn and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
About our funeral wake catering in Blackthorn
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. On the menu are salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and remembrance days.
For a wake near Blackthorn, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Blackthorn (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Blackthorn is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Blackthorn
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Blackthorn, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
For family travelling by train, Bicester Village station is about 2.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Blackthorn hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Blackthorn
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Site access
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Blackthorn
Blackthorn is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover wakes in Blackthorn. Blackthorn is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Blackthorn to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Lower Road and Thame Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Blackthorn we cover include Piddington (2 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles south-east), Grendon Underwood (4 miles east), Edgcott (4 miles north-east) and Brill (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Chinnor (14 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Blackthorn include Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
Where the roaster can go in Blackthorn
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away