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Hog Roast for a Wake in Shenington, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Shenington.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in Shenington
How our funeral wake catering works in Shenington
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. For ashes ceremonies and memorial gatherings, we can cook salads, apple sauce and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wake near Shenington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Shenington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Shenington
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Shenington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Shenington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 25 miles away.
For wakes in OX15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Shenington get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Shenington: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Shenington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Occasions we serve in Shenington
It copes with timings that shift.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shenington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Shenington
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Shenington
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away