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Funeral Wake Catering in Frilford Heath
Funeral wake catering in Frilford Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Frilford Heath
Frilford Heath: halls, homes and travel
Frilford Heath is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cover Frilford Heath and its neighbours for wakes. Frilford Heath is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Frilford Heath to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in OX13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Tubney (1 mile north-west), Frilford (1 mile south), Marcham (1 mile south-east), Cothill (1 mile north-east) and Fyfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (2.5 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Cumnor Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (2.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dog House Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
Funeral wake catering in Frilford Heath, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for pub and club wakes and home wakes.
In a small place like Frilford Heath, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Frilford Heath (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Frilford Heath?
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Frilford Heath. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Radley station, about 5 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Frilford Heath is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Frilford Heath?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Frilford Heath hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
More for events in Frilford Heath
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
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.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Frilford Heath questions
Is Frilford Heath close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Frilford Heath?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 5 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away