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Funeral Wake Catering in East Lockinge
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in East Lockinge.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near East Lockinge
Funeral wake catering in East Lockinge, carved to order
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. For home wakes and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near East Lockinge, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Wake catering near East Lockinge
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in East Lockinge are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
East Lockinge is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of OX12. If your venue is just outside East Lockinge, we also cover Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lockinge include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Boar's Head pub (0.6 miles north)
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in East Lockinge is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in East Lockinge
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Places near East Lockinge
Other occasions in East Lockinge
Planning the wake in East Lockinge
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in East Lockinge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
East Lockinge questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like East Lockinge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards