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Funeral Wake Catering in Horspath
Funeral wake catering in Horspath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Horspath?
How our funeral wake catering works in Horspath
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. Whether it is gatherings at the family home and one-year memorials, we can cook salads, apple sauce and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wake near Horspath, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Horspath (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Horspath
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Horspath
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Horspath. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 4.4 miles west of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in OX33, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Horspath includes Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Wheatley Park School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Library Farmhouse (1.6 miles south)
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Horspath, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Horspath
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Giles, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What affects the price in Horspath
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Travel to Horspath
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
For event organisers in Horspath
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Horspath
Which station is closest to Horspath?
Oxford station, about 4.4 miles west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Giles: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away