Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Oakley, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Oakley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
Planning an event in Oakley?
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Funeral wake catering near Oakley
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater family meals after a funeral and wakes at home.
Near Oakley, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Oakley (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Oakley
Do you come out to small places like Oakley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Oakley
What else we do in Oakley
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Wakes in Oakley: venues and practical details
Oakley is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cover wakes in Oakley, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over HP18 and the streets around it. Local streets include Brookside, Manor Road and The Turnpike; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Little London (1 mile east), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (4 miles north-east) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Oakley include Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Oakley
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Autumn and winter afternoons in Oakley get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Oakley, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Oakley?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Oakley hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Oakley?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards