Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Letcombe Bassett
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Letcombe Bassett.
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Letcombe Bassett
How our funeral wake catering works in Letcombe Bassett
A wake in Letcombe Bassett is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after a funeral and pub and club wakes.
In a small place like Letcombe Bassett, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Nearby places to Letcombe Bassett
Also in Letcombe Bassett
Who books funeral wake catering in Letcombe Bassett?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Letcombe Bassett, including:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
After a service at Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
Questions from Letcombe Bassett
How far is Letcombe Bassett from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Is Letcombe Bassett too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Wake catering near Letcombe Bassett
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Letcombe Bassett, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Letcombe Bassett is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Letcombe Bassett to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Letcombe Bassett is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in OX12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Letcombe Bassett
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. For a summer wake in Letcombe Bassett, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away