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Hog Roast for a Wake in Middle Barton, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Middle Barton and across Oxfordshire.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering in Middle Barton
Funeral wake catering in Middle Barton, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads.
In rural Middle Barton, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Middle Barton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Middle Barton
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in Middle Barton
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2.9 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
Why choose a hog roast in Middle Barton?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
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What else we do in Middle Barton
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Common questions in Middle Barton
Is Middle Barton 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.
How far is Middle Barton from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you cover Middle Barton?
Yes, Middle Barton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Wakes in Middle Barton: venues and practical details
Middle Barton is about 9 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Middle Barton, from gardens to fields. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Middle Barton to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Edward the Confessor, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Dorn Close, Fleming Drive and Crossway or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Middle Barton, we also cover Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Barton (1 mile south-east), Sandford St Martin (1 mile west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles south-east), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (9 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Middle Barton get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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