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Funeral Wake Catering in Shorthampton
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Shorthampton.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Shorthampton
Funeral wake catering in Shorthampton, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and ashes ceremonies, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads.
Near Shorthampton, wakes are frequently 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.
- Where
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shorthampton
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wake in Shorthampton, there is light until about 9:30pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Shorthampton
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shorthampton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Wake catering near Shorthampton
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover wakes in Shorthampton. Shorthampton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shorthampton to Oxford (15 miles away).
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over OX7. If your venue is just outside Shorthampton, we also cover Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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, and the quote reflects that.
Why Shorthampton hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Shorthampton
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 will gather.
How far is Shorthampton from London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away