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Funeral Wake Catering in Clifton
Funeral wake catering in Clifton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Clifton
Funeral wake catering in Clifton, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and wakes in village halls, with new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Clifton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Clifton (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
FAQs for Clifton
Is Clifton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Clifton?
Kings Sutton station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Arranging a wake in Clifton
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Clifton? We can help. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
For wakes in OX15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your wake is on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House (under half a mile east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Clifton?
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Clifton:
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
If relatives are coming by rail, Kings Sutton station is about 2.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Clifton, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Clifton
What else we do in Clifton
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Clifton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away