Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Upton, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Upton and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Upton
About our funeral wake catering in Upton
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and celebrations of life, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Upton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Upton (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price or the cost guide.
Upton: halls, homes and travel
Upton is about 2 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Upton? We can help. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.4 miles north. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Upton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across OX11 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Pound Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Upton we cover include West Hagbourne (1 mile north), Coscote (1 mile north), East Hagbourne (1 mile north-east), Blewbury (1 mile south-east) and Chilton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles west) and Brightwell Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Upton includes Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Nearby schools include St Birinus School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The George at Upton pub (under half a mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Upton get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Upton?
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request.
Towns and villages near Upton
What else we do in Upton
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upton
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upton
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards