Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Chinnor
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Chinnor and across Oxfordshire.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Chinnor
Funeral wake catering in Chinnor, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Chinnor 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 nobody in the family has to cook. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and pub and club wakes.
Around Chinnor, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Chinnor
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX39 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer evenings in Chinnor stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
FAQs for Chinnor
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Chinnor?
The closest is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Nearby places to Chinnor
What else we do in Chinnor
Wakes in Chinnor: venues and practical details
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes across Chinnor and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Princes Risborough station, about 3.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Chinnor is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in OX39 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chinnor include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (within half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Chinnor?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Chinnor hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Who books funeral wake catering in Chinnor?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
However big or small the event in Chinnor, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards