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Hog Roast for a Wake in Dane Hill, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Dane Hill and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Dane Hill
Funeral wake catering in Dane Hill, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For family meals after a funeral and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and salads and more.
Near Dane Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Dane Hill (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
After a funeral in Dane Hill
Dane Hill is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Dane Hill for wakes. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Dane Hill, we cover North Aston (1 mile east), Duns Tew (1 mile south-west), Middle Aston (2 miles south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Hempton (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (10 miles south) and Headington Quarry (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (1.4 miles north).
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. For a summer wake in Dane Hill, there’s light until about 9:30pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Dane Hill
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Dane Hill?
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Dane Hill most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Heyford station is about 3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Dane Hill
How far is Dane Hill from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Dane Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Dane Hill
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
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.
Places near Dane Hill
Also in Dane Hill
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away