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Funeral Wake Catering in Edgehill
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Edgehill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Edgehill
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
How our funeral wake catering works in Edgehill
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. We are often asked to cater life celebrations and wakes at home, with halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In a small place like Edgehill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Edgehill (OX15, CV35)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Edgehill
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The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Edgehill is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Edgehill
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically 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 we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Edgehill
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Questions from Edgehill
Is Edgehill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Events we cater in Edgehill
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Edgehill, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
China crockery is available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wakes in Edgehill: venues and practical details
Edgehill is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Edgehill, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Edgehill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 27 miles away.
Here we cover the OX15 and CV35 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ratley (1 mile east), Sun Rising (1 mile south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Castle at Edgehill pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away