Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Mongewell
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Mongewell and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Mongewell
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Mongewell are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Mongewell, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We serve rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and hall gatherings after a service.
Near Mongewell, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Mongewell (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Wakes in Mongewell: venues and practical details
Mongewell is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Mongewell? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Cholsey station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Mongewell; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Hasthorpe Road, Shuttleworth Close and Elizabeth Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Newnham Murren (1 mile north), Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (1 mile south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (0.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Schools near Mongewell include Wallingford School (1.1 miles north) and Wallingford School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Nags Head pub (under half a mile north-west)
Places near Mongewell
What else we do in Mongewell
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Mongewell: your questions answered
Could you cook in Kinecroft?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Mongewell?
The closest is Cholsey station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
For event organisers in Mongewell
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Mongewell
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Mongewell
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Travel to Mongewell
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning the wake in Mongewell
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Mongewell, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards