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Hog Roast for a Wake in Coscote, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Coscote? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Coscote?
Funeral wake catering near Coscote
Wake catering across Coscote and Oxfordshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We are frequently asked to cater family meals after a funeral and life celebrations, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Coscote, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Coscote (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
After a funeral in Coscote
Coscote is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Coscote and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Coscote is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Coscote to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Coscote; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area. Close by, we cover wakes in West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), East Hagbourne (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Harwell (2 miles west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Coscote includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include St Birinus School (0.9 miles north-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Fleur De Lys Public House (0.6 miles east)
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it is dark in Coscote by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or OX11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
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FAQs for Coscote
Is Coscote close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cover Coscote?
Yes, Coscote is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Working with your venue
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Who books funeral wake catering in Coscote?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Didcot Parkway station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
Where the roaster can go in Coscote
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Coscote
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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