Wakes at The Plough

A warm place to gather, remember & celebrate a life.

When you need somewhere to come together after a funeral, The Plough offers a relaxed, welcoming space for family and friends to share food, stories and memories.

Food from £10.95 per person · No room hire charge

Located in Finstock, Oxfordshire

After a funeral, finding somewhere for everyone to gather can feel like another thing to organise at an already difficult time.

We understand that this is a difficult and personal time, and we'll handle your gathering with care, sensitivity and respect from start to finish.

Our pub provides a comfortable, informal setting where family and friends can come together over food and drink, take their time and remember a loved one.

Whether you're expecting a small gathering or a larger group, we'll work with you to make the arrangements as easy as possible. We're also very happy to talk through any special touches you may like, whether that's a particular food request, a favourite drink or something personal you'd like us to help arrange to make the gathering feel meaningful.

A Quiet Place To Come Together

£10.95

Food from £10.95 per person

Finstock

A welcoming village pub in the Cotswolds.

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No pub hire charges

Straightforward Pricing

Our wake catering starts from £10.95 per person.

There is no charge to hire the pub, and there are no additional room-hire or staffing fees to worry about.

The only additional cost is for any drinks your guests choose to purchase from the bar.

Your per person price includes:
Food
Staffing
Use of the pub for your gathering

If you're arranging a wake, we're here to help.

Get in touch with us to discuss your requirements, numbers and catering options.

Frequently Asked Questions

The price includes the food and staffing for your wake. There is no additional charge for hiring the pub. The only extra cost is for any drinks purchased from the bar.
No. There is zero charge to hire the pub for a funeral wake. You simply pay for the catering and any drinks purchased from the bar.
We offer a selection of buffet-style catering options, starting from £10.95 per person. We'll discuss the available options with you when you enquire and can accommodate dietary requirements where possible.
Yes. Please let us know about any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when you make your enquiry, and we'll do our best to accommodate them.
Absolutely. We're happy to talk through any particular requests you may have and will do our best to accommodate them.

Of course. We understand that every family is different, and we're happy to discuss any special touches you'd like for the gathering. Whether it's a particular food or drink, something personal to your loved one, or another small detail that would make the occasion more meaningful, just let us know.
Yes. Guests are welcome to purchase drinks from the bar. Drinks are not included in the £10.95 per person catering price and are charged separately.
We can accommodate both smaller and larger gatherings. When you enquire, let us know approximately how many guests you're expecting and we'll discuss the most suitable arrangements with you.
Yes. We can discuss your preferred date and time when you enquire and will let you know what we can accommodate.
We'll always do our best to accommodate your requirements, even at short notice, depending on availability. As soon as you know the date and approximate number of guests, we'd recommend getting in touch.