Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Glympton
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Glympton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Glympton
Funeral wake catering near Glympton
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it’s family meals after a funeral and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Glympton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Glympton (OX20)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Planning the wake in Glympton
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Glympton. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 3.6 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Wake catering near Glympton
Glympton is about 9 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Glympton, whatever the venue. Glympton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Glympton to Oxford (12 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in OX20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on New Road and The Row or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wootton (1 mile south-east), Woodstock (3 miles south-east), Tackley (3 miles east), Bunkers Hill (4 miles south-east) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south-east), Banbury (12 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Glympton includes Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby, you will find Killingworth Castle pub (1 mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Glympton
Which station is closest to Glympton?
The closest is Tackley station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
How far is Glympton from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What affects the price in Glympton
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
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How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Glympton is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards