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Funeral Wake Catering in Great Tew
Funeral wake catering in Great Tew: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Great Tew
About our funeral wake catering in Great Tew
A wake in Great Tew 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 are frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance days, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and salads.
In a small place like Great Tew, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Great Tew (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Great Tew
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
After a funeral in Great Tew
Great Tew is about 8 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes across Great Tew and nearby. Great Tew is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in OX7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on The Square, Old Road and New Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Great Tew we cover include Little Tew (1 mile south-west), Swerford (2 miles north-west), Wigginton (2 miles north), South Newington (3 miles north) and Church Enstone (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (8 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (within half a mile north) and Deddington Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Great Tew includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you will find The Falkland Arms Public House (within half a mile north-west)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Great Tew. Wakes in Great Tew are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Great Tew
Is Great Tew close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Is Great Tew too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Occasions we serve in Great Tew
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Great Tew most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away