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Hog Roast for a Wake in Burcott, Buckinghamshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Burcott.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Burcott
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Funeral wake catering in Burcott, carved to order
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In a small place like Burcott, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Burcott (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Burcott: halls, homes and travel
Burcott is about 2 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Burcott and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 14 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Burcott, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22. Your wake could be at a house on Burcott Lane and Marshalls Lea, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Bierton (1 mile north-west), Broughton (1 mile south-east), Broughton Crossing (1 mile south-west), Turnfurlong (2 miles south-west) and Bedgrove (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (8 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tindal Centre (1.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Haddington Hill.
- Local schools include Stocklake Park Community School (1.3 miles south-west) and Aylesbury Grammar School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (under half a mile north)
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Burcott are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Who books funeral wake catering in Burcott?
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Burcott, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Burcott
Other occasions in Burcott
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Burcott
Can you cater after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What affects the price in Burcott
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away