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Funeral Wake Catering for Charney Bassett
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Charney Bassett and across Oxfordshire.
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Charney Bassett
Funeral wake catering near Charney Bassett
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For family meals after a funeral and wakes in village halls, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
For a wake near Charney Bassett, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What affects the price in Charney Bassett
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Charney Bassett, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose a hog roast in Charney Bassett?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late September, sunset in Charney Bassett is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just 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. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
After a funeral in Charney Bassett
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Charney Bassett? We can help. Charney Bassett is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Anywhere in OX12, we can bring the roaster to you. From Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Charney Bassett we cover include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Charney Bassett include Chain Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (under half a mile south)
Questions from Charney Bassett
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Charney Bassett from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Towns and villages near Charney Bassett
Also in Charney Bassett
Occasions we serve in Charney Bassett
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Charney Bassett most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards