Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Howe Hill
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Howe Hill and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Howe Hill
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Funeral wake catering in Howe Hill, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and family get-togethers after a service, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Howe Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Howe Hill (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Howe Hill by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Howe Hill: venues and practical details
Howe Hill is about 9 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your wake is in Howe Hill, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Howe Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Howe Hill is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the OX49 postcode area and the streets around it. For wakes just outside Howe Hill, we cover Cookley Green (1 mile south), Christmas Common (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles east), Shirburn (3 miles north) and Stonor (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Howe Hill hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Howe Hill
Is Howe Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Events we cater in Howe Hill
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
Towns and villages near Howe Hill
What else we do in Howe Hill
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards