Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Shillingford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Shillingford.
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Shillingford
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Funeral wake catering near Shillingford
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and wakes in village halls.
In rural Shillingford, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Shillingford?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Shillingford
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Shillingford are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
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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Occasions we serve in Shillingford
It copes with timings that shift.
In Shillingford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
Wakes in Shillingford: venues and practical details
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Shillingford is well within our area for wakes. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shillingford to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Shillingford is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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Shillingford questions
Which station is closest to Shillingford?
Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Shillingford
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away