Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ratley
Funeral wake catering in Ratley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Ratley
Funeral wake catering near Ratley
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and one-year memorials, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Ratley, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Ratley (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Towns and villages near Ratley
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Autumn and winter afternoons in Ratley get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Ratley
Is Ratley 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.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter Ad Vincula?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Events we cater in Ratley
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
After a service at Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Wakes in Ratley: venues and practical details
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Ratley? We can help. Ratley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 27 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the OX15 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Edge Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards