Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Burcot
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Burcot and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Burcot
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
How our funeral wake catering works in Burcot
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it’s family get-togethers after a service and pub and club wakes, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes for your guests.
In a small place like Burcot, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. 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.
- Location
- Burcot (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Who books funeral wake catering in Burcot?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in Burcot most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Culham station, about 2.4 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Burcot hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Other occasions in Burcot
Common questions in Burcot
How far is Burcot from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Burcot?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you cover Burcot?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Burcot and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Burcot stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Wake catering near Burcot
Burcot is about 4 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Burcot, whatever the venue. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Burcot to Oxford (7 miles away).
For a service at a church like Saint Mary and Saint Berin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in OX14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Linnet Close and Abingdon Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Burcot we cover include Berinsfield (1 mile north-east), Dorchester (1 mile south-east), Little Wittenham (2 miles south), Drayton St Leonard (2 miles east) and Marsh Baldon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles south-west) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles east) and Brightwell Castle (3.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers at Burcot pub (within half a mile west)
What affects the price in Burcot
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards