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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cutteslowe, Oxfordshire
Funeral wake catering in Cutteslowe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering for Cutteslowe
About our funeral wake catering in Cutteslowe
A wake in Cutteslowe is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it is gatherings at the family home and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Around Cutteslowe, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Cutteslowe
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Cutteslowe suit a hog roast. Cutteslowe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1 mile north. Families holding a service at Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX2, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find Cutteslowe on the A4165, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cutteslowe include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Cutteslowe include Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.6 miles south)
Also near Cutteslowe
Other occasions in Cutteslowe
Occasions we serve in Cutteslowe
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Cutteslowe, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
Relatives driving in can use the A4165 to reach Cutteslowe.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Cutteslowe questions
Can you do a hog roast in Oxford University Parks?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Cutteslowe?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1 mile away.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you come to Cutteslowe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cutteslowe and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Cutteslowe get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Cutteslowe
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away