Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Carterton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Carterton.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
Slow-roasted pork in Carterton
Funeral wake catering in Carterton, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and church and village hall wakes.
For a wake in Carterton, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Carterton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Carterton stay light until about 9:30pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Carterton
Other occasions in Carterton
Where the roaster can go in Carterton
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Carterton
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Common questions in Carterton
Can you cater after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Carterton close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Carterton: halls, homes and travel
Carterton is about 16 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Carterton? We can help. Carterton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Carterton to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in OX18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Marigold Square, Britannia Close and Beverley Crescent or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Carterton is on the B4020 and B4477, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover wakes in Brize Norton (1 mile east), Black Bourton (2 miles south), Minster Lovell (3 miles north-east), Curbridge (3 miles east) and Bampton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Grove (13 miles south-east), Faringdon (8 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles east). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Carterton has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.2 miles south) and Swinford Museum (3.4 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Eagle pub (0.6 miles south)
What affects the price in Carterton
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Carterton?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Carterton, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
With the B4020 and B4477 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Carterton.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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