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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wendlebury, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Wendlebury? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Wendlebury
How our funeral wake catering works in Wendlebury
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and remembrance days, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In a small place like Wendlebury, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wendlebury
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Wake catering near Wendlebury
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your wake is in Wendlebury, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Wendlebury is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Wendlebury to Oxford (9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bicester Village station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
For wakes in OX25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Wendlebury, we also cover Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Wendlebury include Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Wendlebury
How far is Wendlebury from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Wendlebury too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Wendlebury get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Wendlebury
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
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
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Wendlebury?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Wendlebury, such as:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Church of St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Also near Wendlebury
What else we do in Wendlebury
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away