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Hog Roast for a Wake in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Forest Hill and across Oxfordshire.
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering in Forest Hill
Events we cater in Forest Hill
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Forest Hill:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
About our funeral wake catering in Forest Hill
Wake catering across Forest Hill and Oxfordshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for anniversary memorials and church and village hall wakes.
In rural Forest Hill, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Forest Hill (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Forest Hill hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for 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.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Forest Hill questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Forest Hill from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Wakes in Forest Hill are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Wakes in Forest Hill: venues and practical details
Forest Hill is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Forest Hill and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Forest Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Here we cover the OX33 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Main Street, Milton Crescent and Powell Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Forest Hill we cover include Holton (1 mile south-east), Stanton St John (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south), Risinghurst (2 miles west) and Wheatley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.9 miles east) and Templars Square (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Local schools include Wheatley Park School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arm's Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Forest Hill
What else we do in Forest Hill
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards