Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lewknor
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Lewknor and across Oxfordshire.
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering for Lewknor
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
About our funeral wake catering in Lewknor
Wake catering across Lewknor and Oxfordshire, wherever the family gathers. We are often asked to cater memorial events and gatherings after a cremation, with salads, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Lewknor, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Lewknor (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Lewknor
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Common questions in Lewknor
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Lewknor too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Places near Lewknor
What else we do in Lewknor
Wakes in Lewknor: venues and practical details
Lewknor is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lewknor. Lewknor is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Lewknor is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX49, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on High Street, Weston Road and Lewknor Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in South Weston (1 mile north-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile north-east), Postcombe (1 mile north), Shirburn (1 mile south-west) and Kingston Blount (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local schools include Icknield Community College (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Lewknor?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Lewknor, such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In winter, it’s dark in Lewknor by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away