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Hog Roast for a Wake in Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire
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 Shipton-on-Cherwell.
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Shipton-on-Cherwell
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Funeral wake catering near Shipton-on-Cherwell
Wake catering across Shipton-on-Cherwell and Oxfordshire, wherever the family gathers. For life celebrations and remembrance days, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Near Shipton-on-Cherwell, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Shipton-on-Cherwell
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shipton-on-Cherwell
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Shipton-on-Cherwell: halls, homes and travel
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shipton-on-Cherwell and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of Holy Cross often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Boat Public House (0.6 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Planning the wake in Shipton-on-Cherwell
The family can spend time with guests.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shipton-on-Cherwell:
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Shipton-on-Cherwell stay light until about 9:30pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Shipton-on-Cherwell questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of Holy Cross: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
The closest is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you cover Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shipton-on-Cherwell and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away