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Funeral Wake Catering for South Hinksey
Planning a hog roast for the wake in South Hinksey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near South Hinksey
How our funeral wake catering works in South Hinksey
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and home wakes, with apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
In a small place like South Hinksey, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- South Hinksey (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
South Hinksey questions
How far is South Hinksey from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater in South Hinksey?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Nearby places to South Hinksey
Also in South Hinksey
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Events we cater in South Hinksey
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in South Hinksey most often book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Families holding a service at Church of St Lawrence often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in South Hinksey stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in South Hinksey
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in South Hinksey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why South Hinksey hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to South Hinksey
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
South Hinksey: halls, homes and travel
South Hinksey is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around South Hinksey and the surrounding area. South Hinksey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Oxford station is about 1.5 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in OX1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Barleycott Lane, St Lawrence Road and Church Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to South Hinksey we cover include Hinksey Hill (1 mile south), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile north) and Chilswell (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.4 miles north) and The Story Museum (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near South Hinksey include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oxford Media & Business School (1.2 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The General Elliot pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1.5 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards