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Hog Roast for a Wake in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Drayton and across Oxfordshire.
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Drayton
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Wakes in Drayton are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near Drayton
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and one-year memorials, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
For a wake in a place like Drayton, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Drayton (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Drayton
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Planning the wake in Drayton
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Drayton. Typical bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Appleford station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Drayton
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Drayton and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Drayton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Saint Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in OX14, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Drayton includes Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Drayton
Is Drayton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Drayton?
Appleford station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you cover Drayton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Drayton and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away