Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Askett
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Askett? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in Askett
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Funeral wake catering in Askett, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Askett and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. On the menu are apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and church and village hall wakes.
Near Askett, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Askett (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Askett. Late-December sunset in Askett is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Askett
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Askett hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Places near Askett
Other occasions in Askett
Common questions in Askett
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Dunstan: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Askett?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Arranging a wake in Askett
Askett is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We’re happy to travel to Askett for wakes. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Monks Risborough station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Askett; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP27. Streets in the area include Askett Village Lane, Old Manor Close and Askett Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Askett, we also cover Monks Risborough (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south-east), Whiteleaf (1 mile south-east), Great Kimble (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Askett includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Crowns pub (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Occasions we serve in Askett
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Askett:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at Church of St Dunstan often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards