Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Sprig's Alley, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Sprig's Alley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in Sprig's Alley
How our funeral wake catering works in Sprig's Alley
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For remembrance days and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Sprig's Alley, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Sprig's Alley (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Wakes in Sprig's Alley: venues and practical details
Sprig's Alley is about 6 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Sprig's Alley. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Sprig's Alley to Oxford (15 miles away).
Sprig's Alley is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the OX39 postcode area. Local streets include Sprigs Holly Lane and Sprigs Holly; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Bennett End (1 mile south-east), Stokenchurch (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile east), Radnage (2 miles south-east) and Waterend (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (6 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sir Charles Napier Inn (under half a mile west)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Sprig's Alley
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In winter, it is dark in Sprig's Alley by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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Questions from Sprig's Alley
How far is Sprig's Alley from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Sprig's Alley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you cover Sprig's Alley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Sprig's Alley and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Occasions we serve in Sprig's Alley
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Sprig's Alley, such as:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
For family travelling by train, Saunderton station, about 2.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards