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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cassington, Oxfordshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Cassington.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Cassington?
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
About our funeral wake catering in Cassington
A wake in Cassington is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and pub and club wakes, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Cassington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Cassington (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Wakes in Cassington are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Cassington
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Cassington: halls, homes and travel
Cassington is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cassington and the surrounding area. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Cassington to Oxford (6 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in OX29, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Church Lane, The Green and Pound Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Swinford (1 mile south-west), Eynsham (2 miles south-west), Wytham (2 miles south-east), Farmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.5 miles south-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cassington include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
- Local schools include Bartholomew School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Chequers Inn (within half a mile south)
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX29 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Cassington
How far is Cassington from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Cassington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china.
Towns and villages near Cassington
Also in Cassington
Why choose funeral wake catering in Cassington?
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Cassington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Hanborough station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards