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Funeral Wake Catering in Botolph Claydon
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Botolph Claydon and Buckinghamshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
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Planning an event in Botolph Claydon?
Funeral wake catering in Botolph Claydon, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for home wakes and hall gatherings after a service.
In rural Botolph Claydon, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Botolph Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Botolph Claydon: venues and practical details
Botolph Claydon is about 6 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Botolph Claydon? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Anywhere in MK18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Botyl Road and Orchard Way, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include East Claydon (1 mile north), Middle Claydon (1 mile north-west), Steeple Claydon (3 miles north-west), Adstock (3 miles north) and Padbury (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles south-east), Buckingham (6 miles north), Elmhurst (8 miles south-east), Southcourt (9 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (14 miles south) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bolbec Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Botolph Claydon, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Occasions we serve in Botolph Claydon
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
In Botolph Claydon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
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Common questions in Botolph Claydon
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Botolph Claydon 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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it is dark in Botolph Claydon 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.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or MK18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away