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Funeral Wake Catering for Shipton-under-Wychwood
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Shipton-under-Wychwood? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Shipton-under-Wychwood
Why choose funeral wake catering in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Shipton-under-Wychwood, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How our funeral wake catering works in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce for your guests.
In rural Shipton-under-Wychwood, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it’s dark in Shipton-under-Wychwood by 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.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shipton-under-Wychwood
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Wake catering near Shipton-under-Wychwood
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Shipton-under-Wychwood and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shipton station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cater wakes across the OX7 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wychwood Inn (within half a mile north)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Questions from Shipton-under-Wychwood
How far is Shipton-under-Wychwood from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you cover Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Yes, Shipton-under-Wychwood is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards