Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Thame, Oxfordshire
Funeral wake catering in Thame: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Thame
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About our funeral wake catering in Thame
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and remembrance days, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads.
In Thame, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Thame (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Thame
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. Thame is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Thame to Oxford (11 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Thame is on or near the A329 and A418, handy for relatives driving in. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Thame; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in OX9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A329 and A418, Thame is easy for us to reach for your wake. If your venue is just outside Thame, we also cover Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). Thame is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.
- Local schools include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
FAQs for Thame
How far is Thame from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Thame?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Why choose a hog roast in Thame?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Thame
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
Planning the wake in Thame
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Thame, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Also in Thame
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer evenings in Thame stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away