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Hog Roast for a Wake in Weston Otmoor, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Weston Otmoor and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Weston Otmoor
About our funeral wake catering in Weston Otmoor
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For memorial events and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
In rural Weston Otmoor, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Weston Otmoor (OX25, OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Towns and villages near Weston Otmoor
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Weston Otmoor is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Weston Otmoor
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Weston Otmoor
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Weston Otmoor
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Weston Otmoor:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Weston Otmoor
We are 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. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Weston Otmoor?
The closest is Islip station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wake catering near Weston Otmoor
Weston Otmoor is about 4 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Weston Otmoor for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Islip station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
We cater wakes across OX25 and OX5 and the streets around it. From Church Road, Knowle Lane and Oxford Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Weston Otmoor, we cover Weston-on-the-Green (1 mile west), Bletchingdon (3 miles west), Islip (3 miles south-west), Kirtlington (3 miles west) and Hampton Poyle (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (13 miles south-west) and Thame (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Bicester Avenue (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Weston Otmoor includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away