Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hardwick and Buckinghamshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Hardwick
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hardwick?
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hardwick:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
Funeral wake catering in Hardwick, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and wakes at home, with salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Hardwick, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Hardwick (HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Places near Hardwick
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hardwick
What’s the nearest station to Hardwick?
The closest is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Hardwick from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Wake catering near Hardwick
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Hardwick suit a hog roast. We cater 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.6 miles south-west.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22. For wakes just outside Hardwick, we cover Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
A little further out are Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (within half a mile north)
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Hardwick get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Hardwick hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away