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Hog Roast for a Wake in Northend, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Northend? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Northend?
About our funeral wake catering in Northend
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and one-year memorials, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
In a small place like Northend, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Northend (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in Northend are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Northend
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Northend
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Northend close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Northend
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Northend and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
After a funeral in Northend
Northend is about 8 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Northend, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Northend is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RG9, we can roast on site for your guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Christmas Common (1 mile west), Turville Heath (1 mile south-east), Ibstone (1 mile north-east), Stonor (2 miles south) and Howe Hill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south) and Benson (7 miles west).
The countryside around Northend includes Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away