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Funeral Wake Catering in Somerton
Funeral wake catering in Somerton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Somerton
Somerton questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Somerton?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How our funeral wake catering works in Somerton
A wake in Somerton is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s gatherings at the family home and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Somerton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Somerton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose funeral wake catering in Somerton?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Somerton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
After a funeral in Somerton
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Somerton. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in OX25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Somerton, we also cover Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Most wakes in Somerton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Somerton
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away