Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Great Haseley
Funeral wake catering in Great Haseley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Great Haseley
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Funeral wake catering in Great Haseley, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We are often asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Great Haseley, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Great Haseley
Also in Great Haseley
Great Haseley: halls, homes and travel
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Great Haseley for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Great Haseley is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in OX44, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Great Haseley include Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Great Haseley are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Great Haseley
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you cater in Great Haseley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Great Haseley and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Events we cater in Great Haseley
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Great Haseley, including:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Great Haseley
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Great Haseley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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