Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Bledlow, Buckinghamshire
Funeral wake catering in Bledlow: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Bledlow
After a funeral in Bledlow
Bledlow is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Bledlow suit a hog roast. Bledlow is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bledlow to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bledlow; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the HP27 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Church End, Perry Lane and Perryfield Court; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Bledlow, we cover Pitch Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile north-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Horsenden (1 mile north-east) and Henton (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Lions Of Bledlow pub (under half a mile south-west)
Funeral wake catering near Bledlow
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
For a wake near Bledlow, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Bledlow (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Bledlow
Other occasions in Bledlow
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Events we cater in Bledlow
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Bledlow, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Princes Risborough station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Bledlow
Is Bledlow too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Bledlow from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Bledlow is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Bledlow
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Where the roaster can go in Bledlow
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bledlow
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Bledlow
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards