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Hog Roast for a Wake in Catslip, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Catslip and across Oxfordshire.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Catslip
Events we cater in Catslip
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Catslip, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
How our funeral wake catering works in Catslip
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We are often asked to cater wakes in village halls and gatherings at the family home, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Catslip, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Catslip (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late September, sunset in Catslip is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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 leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Site access
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Questions from Catslip
Is Catslip close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Catslip too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Nearby places to Catslip
Also in Catslip
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
After a funeral in Catslip
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Catslip and the surrounding area. Catslip is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Catslip to Reading (9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Catslip, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the RG9 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Within reach you will find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn Public House (0.5 miles west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away