Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Chackmore
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Chackmore.
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Slow-roasted pork in Chackmore
After a funeral in Chackmore
Chackmore is about 2 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Chackmore and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater 263 places in Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from Chackmore to Milton Keynes (10 miles away).
We cater wakes across MK18. Local streets include Main Street, New College Court and The Maltings; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Radclive (1 mile south-west), Dadford (2 miles north-west), Water Stratford (2 miles west) and Shalstone (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (6 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Menagerie (1.2 miles north-west) and Buckingham Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Chackmore includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Schools near Chackmore include Akeley Wood Senior School (1.1 miles north) and Buckingham School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Funeral wake catering in Chackmore, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In a small place like Chackmore, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Chackmore (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Chackmore
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
FAQs for Chackmore
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Chackmore close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer evenings in Chackmore stay light until about 9:30pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
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.
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For event organisers in Chackmore
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the wake in Chackmore
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Chackmore. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards