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Funeral Wake Catering in Fleet Marston
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Fleet Marston.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
Planning an event in Fleet Marston?
Arranging a wake in Fleet Marston
Fleet Marston is about 2 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover wakes in Fleet Marston, as well as the surrounding area. Fleet Marston is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Fleet Marston to Milton Keynes (about 15 miles away).
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Fleet Marston, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP18. If your venue is just outside Fleet Marston, we also cover Haydon Hill (1 mile south-east), Quarrendon Estate (2 miles east), Fairford Leys (2 miles south-east), Stone (2 miles south) and Hartwell (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (15 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles east), Southcourt (3 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (2.5 miles south-east) and Friars Square (2.6 miles south-east).
- Schools near Fleet Marston include Buckinghamshire UTC (2.3 miles south-east)
Funeral wake catering near Fleet Marston
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for ashes ceremonies and family get-togethers after a service.
In a small place like Fleet Marston, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Fleet Marston (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Fleet Marston
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Fleet Marston get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Events we cater in Fleet Marston
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Fleet Marston, such as:
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, Fleet Marston has its own station, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
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Fleet Marston: your questions answered
How far is Fleet Marston from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cover Fleet Marston?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Fleet Marston and Buckinghamshire. Send us the address for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards