Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Islip, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Islip? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Islip
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About our funeral wake catering in Islip
Wakes in Islip happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings at clubs and pubs and wakes at home.
For a wake near Islip, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Islip (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Islip
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Islip? We cover the whole area. Islip is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
For family travelling by train, Islip has its own station, Islip station.
Anywhere in OX5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Islip include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Islip
Other occasions in Islip
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Islip hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Wakes in Islip are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Islip
Alternatives are available.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Islip, including:
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Islip
Do you come out to small places like Islip?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Islip
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards