Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Gawcott
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Gawcott.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Gawcott
How our funeral wake catering works in Gawcott
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For family meals after a funeral and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads.
For a wake near Gawcott, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Gawcott (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Gawcott: halls, homes and travel
Gawcott is about 2 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cater wakes across Gawcott and nearby, from gardens to fields. Gawcott is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Gawcott to Milton Keynes (about 11 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over MK18. Local streets include Main Street, The Terrace and Oak Drive; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Gawcott, we also cover Tingewick (1 mile north-west), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-west), Hillesden (2 miles south), Finmere (3 miles west) and Twyford (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east) and Haddenham (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Movie Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Gawcott includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby schools include Royal Latin School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cuckoo's Nest pub (within half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Occasions we serve in Gawcott
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
Families holding a service at Church of Holy Trinity frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Common questions in Gawcott
Can you cater after a service at Church of Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Gawcott from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you come to Gawcott?
Yes, Gawcott is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. 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
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in Gawcott are held 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 confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards