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Hog Roast for a Wake in New Marston, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in New Marston.
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in New Marston
About our funeral wake catering in New Marston
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. For family get-togethers after a service and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads for your guests.
Around New Marston, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in New Marston are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the wake in New Marston
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near New Marston, including:
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Oxford station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in New Marston
Can you do a hog roast in Headington Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to New Marston?
Oxford station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you cover New Marston?
Yes, New Marston is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Wake catering near New Marston
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. New Marston is well within our area for wakes. New Marston is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
After a service at Saint Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the OX3, OX1 and OX4 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to New Marston we cover include Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and Cheney School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include English Faculty Library (0.6 miles south-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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