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Funeral Wake Catering for Hinksey Hill
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hinksey Hill and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Hinksey Hill
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
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.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Hinksey Hill
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For wakes in village halls and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Hinksey Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Hinksey Hill (OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hinksey Hill?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hinksey Hill. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, Oxford station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Hinksey Hill questions
Is Hinksey Hill close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Hinksey Hill?
Oxford station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater in Hinksey Hill?
Yes, Hinksey Hill is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
For event organisers in Hinksey Hill
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hinksey Hill
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Summer evenings in Hinksey Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Hinksey Hill: halls, homes and travel
Hinksey Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hinksey Hill? We can help. Hinksey Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater.
Families holding a service at Church of St Lawrence frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We cater wakes across the OX1 postcode area and the streets around it. From Betty Lane, Badger Lane and Hinksey Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Hinksey Hill we cover include South Hinksey (1 mile north), Redbridge (1 mile east), Chilswell (1 mile west), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Story Museum (1.8 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Greyfriars Catholic School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The General Elliot pub (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include Alexander Library of Ornithology (2 miles north-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards