Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Dadford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Dadford.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Dadford
About our funeral wake catering in Dadford
Wakes in Dadford happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for wakes at a local club and remembrance gatherings.
Near Dadford, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Dadford (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in Dadford are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Dadford: halls, homes and travel
Dadford is about 4 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover wakes in Dadford. Dadford is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Dadford to Milton Keynes (11 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in MK18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street and North Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Dadford, we also cover Shalstone (2 miles south-west), Chackmore (2 miles south-east), Water Stratford (3 miles south-west) and Radclive (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south), Tingewick (4 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (0.8 miles south-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Places near Dadford
Other occasions in Dadford
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Dadford?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Dadford
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Dadford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
After a service at Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Common questions in Dadford
Do you come out to small places like Dadford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater in Dadford?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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