Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Charlton-on-Otmoor
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Charlton-on-Otmoor and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
After a funeral in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Charlton-on-Otmoor and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Charlton-on-Otmoor to Oxford (about 6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in OX5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Charlton-on-Otmoor, we also cover Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Charlton-on-Otmoor includes Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
How our funeral wake catering works in Charlton-on-Otmoor
A wake in Charlton-on-Otmoor is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and home wakes, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Charlton-on-Otmoor, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Charlton-on-Otmoor
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Charlton-on-Otmoor close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Charlton-on-Otmoor are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by 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 leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Charlton-on-Otmoor
Other occasions in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
For event organisers in Charlton-on-Otmoor
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.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose a hog roast in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Occasions we serve in Charlton-on-Otmoor
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Charlton-on-Otmoor, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Islip station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards