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Funeral Wake Catering in Hornton
Funeral wake catering in Hornton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Hornton
Funeral wake catering in Hornton, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after a cremation and memorial gatherings.
In rural Hornton, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Hornton (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For a summer wake in Hornton, there is light until about 9:30pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Hornton
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
For event organisers in Hornton
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Why choose a hog roast in Hornton?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Hornton hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Hornton
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Hornton, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Hornton
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Hornton from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Wake catering near Hornton
Hornton is about 4 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes across Hornton and nearby. Hornton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 26 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in OX15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Pages Lane, The Green and Eastgate; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Hornton, we also cover Ratley (2 miles north-west), Edgehill (2 miles north-west) and Sun Rising (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (4 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles south-east), Grimsbury (5 miles south-east), Ruscote (4 miles south-east) and Bloxham (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Hanwell Castle (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Hornton includes Edge Hill.
Places near Hornton
What else we do in Hornton
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What affects the price in Hornton
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards