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Hog Roast for a Wake in Great Kimble, Buckinghamshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Great Kimble and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Great Kimble
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How our funeral wake catering works in Great Kimble
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and memorial events.
Near Great Kimble, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Great Kimble, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
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.
Occasions we serve in Great Kimble
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Little Kimble station serves Great Kimble directly.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Great Kimble: venues and practical details
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Great Kimble, whatever the venue. Great Kimble is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Great Kimble is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of HP17. Streets in the area include Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Great Kimble, we also cover Little Kimble (1 mile north-east), Askett (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south), Meadle (1 mile west) and Whiteleaf (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Great Kimble include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (under half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Great Kimble
Which station is closest to Great Kimble?
Great Kimble has its own station: Little Kimble station.
Is Great Kimble too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Great Kimble
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away