Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Crowell Hill
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Crowell Hill and across Oxfordshire.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Crowell Hill
Wakes in Crowell Hill: venues and practical details
Crowell Hill is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Crowell Hill and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Crowell Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Saunderton station is about 3.4 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Crowell Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in OX39 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Crowell (1 mile north-west), Kingston Blount (1 mile north-west), Oakley (1 mile north-west), Aston Rowant (2 miles west) and Lewknor (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Crowell Hill includes Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sir Charles Napier Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
About our funeral wake catering in Crowell Hill
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. Whether it is home wakes and anniversary memorials, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce and more.
Near Crowell Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Crowell Hill (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
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.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books funeral wake catering in Crowell Hill?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Crowell Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. For a summer wake in Crowell Hill, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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 tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Crowell Hill hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Crowell Hill
What’s the nearest station to Crowell Hill?
The closest is Saunderton station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Crowell Hill close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you come to Crowell Hill?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards