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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stoke Row, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Stoke Row? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Stoke Row
Funeral wake catering in Stoke Row, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it is celebrations of life and wakes in village halls, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Stoke Row, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Stoke Row (RG9, RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in Stoke Row, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Stoke Row
Stoke Row is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Stoke Row? We cover the whole area. Stoke Row is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stoke Row, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9 and RG8. Streets in the area include Main Street, Nottwood Lane and Busgrove Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Checkendon (1 mile west), Heath End (2 miles north-west), Hook End (2 miles south-west), Nuffield (2 miles north) and Gallowstree Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north-east).
The countryside around Stoke Row includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Cherry Tree Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Stoke Row
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why choose a hog roast in Stoke Row?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Stoke Row
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Stoke Row
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Stoke Row close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away