Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Shellingford
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Shellingford and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Shellingford
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Funeral wake catering in Shellingford, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re frequently asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and life celebrations, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads.
In a small place like Shellingford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Shellingford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Shellingford questions
Is Shellingford close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Shellingford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning the wake in Shellingford
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Shellingford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
Families holding a service at Church of St Faith frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Shellingford is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:30pm.
- 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 leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Wake catering near Shellingford
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shellingford and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Shellingford to Oxford (15 miles away).
We cover wakes in every part of SN7 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Church Street and Fernham Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Shellingford we cover include Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shellingford include Badbury Hill.
- Local schools include Faringdon Community College (2.2 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Shellingford
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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