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Hog Roast for a Wake in Yarnton, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Yarnton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Yarnton
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Funeral wake catering in Yarnton, carved to order
Wake catering across Yarnton and Oxfordshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We’re frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and wakes at a local club, serving salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Yarnton, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Yarnton (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Yarnton: venues and practical details
Yarnton is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Yarnton. Yarnton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in OX5, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on Dashwood Avenue, Spencer Avenue and Merton Way or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Begbroke (1 mile north-west), Worton (1 mile west), Thrupp (2 miles north), Bladon (2 miles north-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Yarnton includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Gosford Hill School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Yarnton?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Yarnton
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Events we cater in Yarnton
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Yarnton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What else we do in Yarnton
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In late September, sunset in Yarnton is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
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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Questions from Yarnton
Is Yarnton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away