Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Marston
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Marston? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering in Marston
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Marston
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How our funeral wake catering works in Marston
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Typical bookings include wakes at home and gatherings after a cremation, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Marston, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Marston (OX3, OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Marston
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Marston, including:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china.
Common questions in Marston
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Marston too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Arranging a wake in Marston
Marston is about 2 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Marston suit a hog roast. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of OX3 and OX2. Streets in the area include Back Lane, Mill Lane and Butts Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Marston we cover include Northway (1 mile south-east), New Marston (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-west), Summertown (1 mile west) and North Oxford (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
A little further out are Pitt Rivers Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Oxford Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Marston include Swan School (within half a mile south-west) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Victoria Arms (0.5 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.3 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Marston
What else we do in Marston
For event organisers in Marston
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Marston
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Wakes in Marston are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away