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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ewelme, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: 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 Ewelme.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Ewelme
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Summer evenings in Ewelme stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ewelme, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Funeral wake catering in Ewelme, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Ewelme and Oxfordshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. For pub and club wakes and one-year memorials, we can cook salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
For a wake near Ewelme, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Arranging a wake in Ewelme
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes across Ewelme and nearby. Ewelme is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ewelme; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in OX10, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Ewelme, we cover Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Ewelme
Other occasions in Ewelme
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 alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Ewelme: your questions answered
How far is Ewelme from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Ewelme?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you come to Ewelme?
Yes, Ewelme is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Who books funeral wake catering in Ewelme?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ewelme, such as:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
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.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ewelme
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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