Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Oakley, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Oakley and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in Oakley
How our funeral wake catering works in Oakley
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and wakes at home, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In Oakley, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. 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.
- Area
- Oakley (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. For a summer wake in Oakley, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Common questions in Oakley
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Oakley?
The closest is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Also in Oakley
Where the roaster can go in Oakley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A hall or room for eating
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Wakes in Oakley: venues and practical details
Oakley is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Oakley, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Oakley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Oakley to Oxford (14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Princes Risborough station, about 3.5 miles east, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Oakley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX39. We can cater a wake on streets such as Mill Lane, Beech Road and Oakley Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Crowell (1 mile south-west), Kingston Blount (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east), Aston Rowant (2 miles south-west) and Postcombe (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (13 miles west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (under half a mile south-east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Oakley?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Oakley, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away