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Funeral Wake Catering in Standlake
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Standlake and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in Standlake
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Autumn and winter afternoons in Standlake get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering near Standlake
A wake in Standlake is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s family meals after a funeral and wakes in village halls, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your guests.
Near Standlake, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Standlake (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Also near Standlake
Also in Standlake
What affects the price in Standlake
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Questions from Standlake
How far is Standlake from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Standlake too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Standlake?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Standlake and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Planning the wake in Standlake
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Standlake and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as St Giles' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Standlake
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Standlake: halls, homes and travel
Standlake is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes across Standlake and nearby. Standlake is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 9 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in OX29, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include High Street, Manor Crescent and Horns Way; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Brighthampton (1 mile west), Hardwick (2 miles north-west), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), South Leigh (3 miles north) and Ducklington (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west), Carterton (8 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Schools near Standlake include Mulberry Bush School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards