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Funeral Wake Catering in Northway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Northway and across Oxfordshire.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Northway
Common questions in Northway
What’s the nearest station to Northway?
Oxford station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Could you cook in Bury Knowle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Funeral wake catering near Northway
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and life celebrations, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Around Northway, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Northway (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Northway
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wake in Northway, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Northway?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
If the funeral is at a church such as St Anthony of Padua, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
Also near Northway
Other occasions in Northway
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For event organisers in Northway
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Time on site
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Northway: halls, homes and travel
Northway is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your wake is in Northway, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Oxford station is about 2.4 miles away. Northway is on or near the A40, handy for relatives driving in.
Here we cover the OX3 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Copse Lane, Marsh Lane and Upway Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Northway on the A40, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Headington (1 mile south-east), Marston (1 mile north-west), New Marston (1 mile south-west), Headington Hill (1 mile south) and Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Hospital (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Castle (2.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rye St Antony School (0.8 miles south) and Cheney School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include White Hart Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include English Faculty Library (1.5 miles south-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards