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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Chartridge and across Buckinghamshire.
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Chartridge
Planning the wake in Chartridge
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Chartridge, including:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Great Missenden station is about 3.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Funeral wake catering near Chartridge
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and wakes in village halls, with apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Chartridge, wakes are frequently 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.
- Location
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed.
China crockery is available on request.
Common questions in Chartridge
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Chartridge?
Great Missenden station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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 wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Where the roaster can go in Chartridge
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Travel to Chartridge
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Chartridge
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. 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.
Why Chartridge hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Chartridge
Other occasions in Chartridge
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer evenings in Chartridge stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Chartridge
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We’re happy to travel to Chartridge for wakes. Chartridge is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Chartridge to Milton Keynes (about 22 miles away).
For a service at a church like St John's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartridge, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in HP5, we can bring the roaster to you. Your wake could be at a house on Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Chartridge we cover include Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Schools near Chartridge include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (under half a mile west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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