Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
Slow-roasted pork in Ford
Funeral wake catering in Ford, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. For anniversary memorials and wakes in village halls, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a wake near Ford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Ford (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Ford
Is Ford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Ford. Wakes in Ford are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Arranging a wake in Ford
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover wakes in Ford, as well as the surrounding area. Ford is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ford to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on Linden Way and Chapel Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Ford we cover include Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Dinton Hermit Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Planning the wake in Ford
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ford, including:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.8 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away