Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Ashendon, Buckinghamshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Ashendon.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Ashendon?
Planning the wake in Ashendon
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Ashendon, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.9 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Funeral wake catering near Ashendon
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and salads, and typical bookings are for church and village hall wakes and life celebrations.
In a small place like Ashendon, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Ashendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Where the roaster can go in Ashendon
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- One contact on the day
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ashendon
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In winter, it is dark in Ashendon by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Ashendon: your questions answered
Is Ashendon too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ashendon close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What else we do in Ashendon
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Wakes in Ashendon: venues and practical details
Ashendon is about 5 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Ashendon suit a hog roast. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We cater wakes across the HP18 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Main Street, Lower End and The Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Nether Winchendon (2 miles south-east), Westcott (2 miles north-east), Upper Winchendon (2 miles east), Waddesdon (3 miles north-east) and Wormstone (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.
What affects the price in Ashendon
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Ashendon?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away