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Funeral Wake Catering for Drayton St Leonard
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Drayton St Leonard and across Oxfordshire.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Drayton St Leonard
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Drayton St Leonard is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near Drayton St Leonard
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For ashes ceremonies and family meals after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers.
In rural Drayton St Leonard, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Drayton St Leonard (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Drayton St Leonard
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Drayton St Leonard, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Culham station, roughly 4.3 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Where the roaster can go in Drayton St Leonard
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Drayton St Leonard: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Drayton St Leonard?
Culham station, about 4.3 miles west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Drayton St Leonard
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
After a funeral in Drayton St Leonard
Drayton St Leonard is about 6 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes across Drayton St Leonard and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Leonard, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Drayton St Leonard, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of OX10 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Church Lane and Ford Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Great Holcombe (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile east), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berinsfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Littlemore Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Drayton St Leonard includes Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Catherine Wheel pub (under half a mile south)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away