Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Godstow
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Godstow and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Godstow
How our funeral wake catering works in Godstow
A wake in Godstow is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at the family home and pub and club wakes, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Godstow, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Godstow (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Godstow, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Arranging a wake in Godstow
Godstow is about 3 miles south of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Godstow for wakes. Godstow is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in OX2, we can bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Godstow we cover include Wolvercote (1 mile north-east), Binsey (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile east), Summertown (1 mile east) and North Oxford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Radcliffe Infirmary (2.1 miles south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edward's School (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Trout Inn (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.8 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Godstow
Also in Godstow
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Godstow hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Godstow
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Godstow:
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Godstow: your questions answered
Is Godstow too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Godstow?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away