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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hailey, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hailey? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
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Funeral wake catering for Hailey
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In winter, it is dark in Hailey by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About our funeral wake catering in Hailey
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and life celebrations, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In a small place like Hailey, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Hailey (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hailey, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Places near Hailey
Other occasions in Hailey
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Wakes in Hailey: venues and practical details
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hailey. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hailey to Oxford (12 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Finstock station is about 2.9 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in OX29, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Fishers Close, Hicks Close and Giernalls Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Delly End (1 mile north-east), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), New Yatt (2 miles east), Ramsden (2 miles north) and North Leigh (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Grove (14 miles south), Faringdon (12 miles south) and Kidlington (9 miles east).
A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Hailey include Blenheim Farm.
- Local schools include The King's School (1.3 miles south-east) and Wood Green School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb And Flag Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Hailey
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Hailey
Is Hailey close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hailey?
Alternatives are available.
In Hailey and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards