Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Northmoor, Oxfordshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Northmoor.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Planning an event in Northmoor?
Funeral wake catering near Northmoor
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. We’re frequently asked to cater home wakes and church and village hall wakes, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Northmoor, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Northmoor (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it’s dark in Northmoor by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Northmoor: halls, homes and travel
Northmoor is about 6 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Northmoor, from gardens to fields. Northmoor is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
We cater wakes across OX29 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane and Bints Place, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Northmoor we cover include Appleton (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles north), Cumnor (3 miles east), Filchampstead (3 miles north-east) and Farmoor (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles north-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Northmoor include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Northmoor
More for events in Northmoor
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Northmoor
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Northmoor?
Alternatives are available.
In Northmoor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Denys frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Northmoor
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Northmoor
How far is Northmoor from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Northmoor too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
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 confirm the space with your quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away