Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Chearsley
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Chearsley.
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Chearsley?
About our funeral wake catering in Chearsley
A wake in Chearsley is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s wakes in village halls and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Near Chearsley, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Chearsley (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In winter, it’s dark in Chearsley by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china.
Events we cater in Chearsley
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Chearsley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
Towns and villages near Chearsley
More for events in Chearsley
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
FAQs for Chearsley
What’s the nearest station to Chearsley?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Wakes in Chearsley: venues and practical details
Chearsley is about 3 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Chearsley and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Parish Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the HP18 postcode area. Streets in the area include School Lane, Bernard's Close and Aylesbury Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Chearsley, we also cover Cuddington (1 mile east), Long Crendon (2 miles south-west), Haddenham (2 miles south-east), Gibraltar (2 miles east) and Kingsey (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (6 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (6 miles east) and Princes Risborough (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Thame Museum (3 miles south) and Dinton Castle (3 miles east). The countryside around Chearsley includes Snakemoor.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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