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Funeral Wake Catering in Great Rollright
Funeral wake catering in Great Rollright: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
A hog roast near Great Rollright
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
How our funeral wake catering works in Great Rollright
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it’s scattering-of-ashes gatherings and remembrance days, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In a small place like Great Rollright, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Great Rollright (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Great Rollright: halls, homes and travel
Great Rollright is about 10 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover wakes in Great Rollright, as well as the surrounding area. Great Rollright is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Great Rollright to Oxford (20 miles away).
For wakes in OX7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Chapel End and The Green or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Over Norton (2 miles south), Chipping Norton (3 miles south), Salford (3 miles south-west), Sarsden (5 miles south-west) and Churchill (5 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (10 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (9 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chipping Norton Museum of Local History (2.6 miles south) and Wheelbarrow Castle (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Unicorn Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Great Rollright
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in Great Rollright are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Great Rollright
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Great Rollright and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Great Rollright questions
Is Great Rollright close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Great Rollright too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Great Rollright?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Great Rollright and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards