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Hog Roast for a Wake in St John Street area, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in St John Street area.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in St John Street area
About our funeral wake catering in St John Street area
Wake catering across St John Street area and Oxfordshire, at homes, halls and venues. For remembrance days and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In St John Street area, the hall is often where people gather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from St John Street area
Can you cater after a service at Pusey House Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Oxford University Parks?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Wakes in St John Street area: venues and practical details
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St John Street area and the surrounding area. St John Street area is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
St John Street area is on or near the A420 and A4144, handy for relatives driving in. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Oxford station serves St John Street area directly.
Wakes anywhere in OX1 and OX2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A420 and A4144 close by, St John Street area is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (within half a mile south). Open spaces near St John Street area include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Schools near St John Street area include St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eagle and Child pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Angus Library and Archive (less than half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in St John Street area is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
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
Space, access and the venue
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 friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Occasions we serve in St John Street area
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near St John Street area:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at Pusey House Chapel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
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. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away