Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Goring
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Goring and across Oxfordshire.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Goring
Funeral wake catering in Goring, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include wakes at home and hall gatherings after a service, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In Goring, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. 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
- Goring (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Goring: halls, homes and travel
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Goring, whatever the venue. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Goring to Reading (about 9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Goring, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RG8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Goring we cover include Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
The countryside around Goring includes Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Queens Arms (less than half a mile south)
More for events in Goring
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Goring questions
What’s the nearest station to Goring?
Goring has its own station: Goring & Streatley station.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Why choose a hog roast in Goring?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Goring
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Goring is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Events we cater in Goring
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Goring: Goring & Streatley station.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away