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Hog Roast for a Wake in Pyrton, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Pyrton.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Pyrton
Funeral wake catering in Pyrton, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and wakes in village halls.
In rural Pyrton, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Pyrton (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Pyrton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Pyrton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Where the roaster can go in Pyrton
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Pyrton
Also in Pyrton
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Pyrton hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In late September, sunset in Pyrton is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Wakes in Pyrton: venues and practical details
Pyrton is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Pyrton suit a hog roast. Pyrton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Pyrton is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in OX49 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Pyrton, we cover Watlington (1 mile south), Britwell Salome (2 miles south-west), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles west), Chalgrove (3 miles west) and Ewelme (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local schools include Icknield Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (0.6 miles south)
Planning the wake in Pyrton
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church or All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX49 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away