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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wroxton, Oxfordshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Wroxton.
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Wroxton
Funeral wake catering in Wroxton, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For ashes ceremonies and family get-togethers after a service, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In rural Wroxton, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Wroxton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Wroxton
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Wakes in Wroxton: venues and practical details
Wroxton is about 2 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover wakes in Wroxton, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 23 miles away.
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in OX15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Main Street, Dark Lane and Mills Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Drayton (1 mile east), North Newington (1 mile south), Horley (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles south-east) and Ruscote (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles east), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (4 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (0.8 miles north-west) and Hanwell Castle (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wroxton include Crouch Hill.
- Nearby schools include North Oxfordshire Academy (1.3 miles east) and Drayton School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (within half a mile north-east)
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Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Wakes in Wroxton are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Wroxton
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Who books funeral wake catering in Wroxton?
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Wroxton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Banbury station, about 3.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Wroxton
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Wroxton questions
How far is Wroxton from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wroxton?
Banbury station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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