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Funeral Wake Catering in Shippon
Funeral wake catering in Shippon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Shippon
Where the roaster can go in Shippon
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
How our funeral wake catering works in Shippon
After a funeral in Shippon, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it is wakes at home and life celebrations, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads and more.
Near Shippon, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Shippon (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Shippon?
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shippon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Why choose a hog roast in Shippon?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Wakes in Shippon: venues and practical details
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Shippon is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Shippon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shippon to Oxford (6 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Radley station, about 2.8 miles east.
Anywhere in OX13, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shippon include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Schools near Shippon include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prince Of Wales pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Shippon
Could you cook in Albert Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Shippon close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and 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
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Shippon is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Shippon
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Shippon
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Places near Shippon
More for events in Shippon
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards