Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Moreton
Funeral wake catering in Moreton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Moreton
Moreton: halls, homes and travel
Moreton is about 1 mile south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Moreton and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Moreton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Moreton to Oxford (10 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Moreton is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the OX9 postcode area. Close by, we cover wakes in Thame (1 mile north-east), Towersey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (3 miles north), Sydenham (3 miles south-east) and Emmington (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Thame Museum (0.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Moreton includes Snakemoor.
- Local schools include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Plough House (0.9 miles north-east)
Funeral wake catering near Moreton
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In rural Moreton, home or the hall is usual. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Moreton (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Moreton
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Moreton
Is Moreton close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Also near Moreton
Other occasions in Moreton
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Moreton?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Moreton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Moreton, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away