Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Newington, Oxfordshire
Funeral wake catering in Newington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Newington
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Funeral wake catering in Newington, carved to order
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Newington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Newington (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Newington
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Newington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
Families holding a service at Church of St Giles frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
After a funeral in Newington
Newington is about 7 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Newington, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Newington to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Newington is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Newington we cover include Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north-west), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Littlemore Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Catherine Wheel pub (0.9 miles west)
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in Newington get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Newington
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Newington questions
Is Newington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Giles: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards