Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in St. Ebbes
We bring a hog roast for the wake to St. Ebbes and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in St. Ebbes
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Funeral wake catering in St. Ebbes, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in St. Ebbes happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial events and wakes at a local club.
In St. Ebbes, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
St. Ebbes: your questions answered
Is St. Ebbes close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at St Ebbe's Church: can you cater?
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’ll gather.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you come to St. Ebbes?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, St. Ebbes and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Arranging a wake in St. Ebbes
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around St. Ebbes suit a hog roast. St. Ebbes is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
After a service at St Ebbe's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. With the A420 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach St. Ebbes.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1 and OX2. Whether your wake is on New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. St. Ebbes sits on or near the A420, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Cheney School (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Blenheim pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Radcliffe Camera (within half a mile north-east)
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in St. Ebbes 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.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
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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Occasions we serve in St. Ebbes
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- One-year memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Oxford station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards