Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Fingest
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Fingest and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Fingest
About our funeral wake catering in Fingest
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for hall gatherings after a service and remembrance days.
For a wake near Fingest, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Fingest (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Why choose funeral wake catering in Fingest?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Fingest:
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china.
Common questions in Fingest
Do you come out to small places like Fingest?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Fingest?
Saunderton station, about 4.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Fingest
Fingest is about 5 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Fingest? We can help. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Saunderton station, about 4.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Fingest; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RG9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Turville (1 mile west), Little Frieth (1 mile south-east), Cadmore End (1 mile north-east), Frieth (1 mile south-east) and Bolter End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Thame (10 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (10 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (5.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile south)
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Most wakes in Fingest are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- 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 roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Also near Fingest
What else we do in Fingest
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away