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Funeral Wake Catering in South Weston
Funeral wake catering in South Weston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in South Weston
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
About our funeral wake catering in South Weston
Wakes in South Weston happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We’re often asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and gatherings after a cremation, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near South Weston, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- South Weston (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Wake catering near South Weston
South Weston is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around South Weston suit a hog roast. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from South Weston to Oxford (12 miles away).
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of South Weston, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in OX9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Weston Road and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside South Weston, we cover Lewknor (1 mile south-east), Postcombe (1 mile north-east), Shirburn (2 miles south), Aston Rowant (2 miles east) and Kingston Blount (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near South Weston include Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
- Nearby schools include Icknield Community College (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
South Weston: your questions answered
Is South Weston close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
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A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Time on site
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in South Weston
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in South Weston, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
After a service at St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in South Weston is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
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- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away