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Hog Roast for a Wake in North Oxford, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in North Oxford.
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in North Oxford
Funeral wake catering in North Oxford, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings at clubs and pubs and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
Around North Oxford, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- North Oxford (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
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.
Why choose funeral wake catering in North Oxford?
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around North Oxford, including:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
With the A4165 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach North Oxford.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for North Oxford
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you cook in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
North Oxford: halls, homes and travel
North Oxford is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around North Oxford. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Families holding a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in OX2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Hobson Road, Linton Road and Banbury Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around North Oxford include the A4165, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Summertown (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south), Walton Manor (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford University Press Museum (1.1 miles south) and Oxford Castle (1.5 miles south). The countryside around North Oxford includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edward's School (less than half a mile north-west) and St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include Dew Drop Inn (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.5 miles south)
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Wakes in North Oxford are generally 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 check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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