Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in West Hagbourne, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to West Hagbourne and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for West Hagbourne
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Funeral wake catering in West Hagbourne, carved to order
Services can run over, and that is fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We are often asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In rural West Hagbourne, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- West Hagbourne (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in West Hagbourne
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the wake in West Hagbourne
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in West Hagbourne, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Where the roaster can go in West Hagbourne
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- 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 to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Also in West Hagbourne
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
After a funeral in West Hagbourne
West Hagbourne is about 2 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover wakes in West Hagbourne, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from West Hagbourne to Oxford (11 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. West Hagbourne is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in OX11, we can roast on site for your guests. From Main Street, York Road and Moor Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Coscote (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile south), East Hagbourne (1 mile north-east), Harwell (2 miles north-west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles west) and Brightwell Castle (4.5 miles north-east). The countryside around West Hagbourne includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Birinus School (1.4 miles north-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse and Harrow pub (under half a mile south-west)
FAQs for West Hagbourne
Which station is closest to West Hagbourne?
Didcot Parkway station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is West Hagbourne from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In late September, sunset in West Hagbourne is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards