Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Combe
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Combe and across Oxfordshire.
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Combe
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
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.
Funeral wake catering in Combe, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. We serve rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and gatherings after a cremation.
In a small place like Combe, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Combe (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Combe
Combe is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Combe for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Combe to Oxford (10 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Laurence's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in OX29 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Square Firs, Chatterpie Lane and Orchard Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in East End (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile north-west), Freeland (2 miles south), North Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Fawler (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Morris Motors Museum (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Combe includes Blenheim Farm.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Combe
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Combe
Can you cater after a service at St Laurence's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Combe from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
Nearby places to Combe
Other occasions in Combe
Events we cater in Combe
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Combe:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Combe station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in Combe is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:30pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away