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Funeral Wake Catering for Shilton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Shilton.
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Shilton
Funeral wake catering in Shilton, carved to order
After a funeral in Shilton, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s memorial events and celebration-of-life gatherings, we will put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
In rural Shilton, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Shilton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Shilton
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shilton
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Arranging a wake in Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shilton and its neighbours for wakes. Shilton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
A club or hall near Shilton gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area. Whether your wake is on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Shilton we cover include Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose And Crown Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Shilton: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Rood: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Shilton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cover Shilton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shilton and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: 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. Wakes in Shilton are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Shilton hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Shilton?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shilton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Rood, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards