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Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Heyford
Funeral wake catering in Upper Heyford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Upper Heyford
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Upper Heyford, carved to order
After a funeral in Upper Heyford, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater home wakes and family get-togethers after a service.
Around Upper Heyford, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Places near Upper Heyford
Other occasions in Upper Heyford
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
FAQs for Upper Heyford
We are gathering after a service at Heyford Park Chapel: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Upper Heyford?
Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Events we cater in Upper Heyford
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Upper Heyford. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Heyford Park Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Upper Heyford by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:30pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Upper Heyford: halls, homes and travel
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Upper Heyford is well within our area for wakes. Upper Heyford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in OX25, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Upper Heyford we cover include Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Barley Mow pub (0.8 miles west)
Where the roaster can go in Upper Heyford
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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