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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire
Funeral wake catering in Sutton Courtenay: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Sutton Courtenay
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Funeral wake catering near Sutton Courtenay
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for pub and club wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
Around Sutton Courtenay, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Sutton Courtenay (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Sutton Courtenay
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Sutton Courtenay
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Sutton Courtenay
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- One contact on the day
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning the wake in Sutton Courtenay
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Sutton Courtenay, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For a service at a church like All Saints' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it is dark in Sutton Courtenay by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Sutton Courtenay
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints' Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Sutton Courtenay?
The closest is Appleford station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Arranging a wake in Sutton Courtenay
Sutton Courtenay is about 2 miles north-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sutton Courtenay and the surrounding area. Sutton Courtenay is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sutton Courtenay to Oxford (8 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Appleford station is about 1.5 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the OX14 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, The Nursery and Chapel Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Culham (1 mile north-east), Milton (1 mile south-west), Caldecott (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles east) and Great Western Park (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (7 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles west).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
- Local schools include UTC Oxfordshire (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south)
For event organisers in Sutton Courtenay
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards