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Hog Roast for a Wake in Charlbury, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Charlbury.
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Charlbury
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Charlbury, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a wake in a place like Charlbury, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. 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
- Charlbury (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Charlbury?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Charlbury, including:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Charlbury station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What else we do in Charlbury
Charlbury: halls, homes and travel
Charlbury is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Charlbury and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Charlbury is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Charlbury to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Charlbury is on or near the B4022 and B4026, handy for relatives driving in. After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in OX7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wake is on Market Street, Crawborough Road and Sandford Rise or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the B4022 and B4026, Charlbury is simple for us to get to for your wake. Close by, we cover wakes in Fawler (2 miles south-east), Spelsbury (2 miles north-west), Finstock (2 miles south), Stonesfield (2 miles south-east) and Ramsden (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile south-west)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Autumn and winter afternoons in Charlbury get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Charlbury
How far is Charlbury from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Charlbury?
Charlbury station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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