Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Henton
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Henton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Henton
Common questions in Henton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Henton from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you come to Henton?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How our funeral wake catering works in Henton
A wake in Henton is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and anniversary memorials, with new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
For a wake near Henton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Henton (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Henton
Also in Henton
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Henton
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Henton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
If relatives are coming by rail, Princes Risborough station, about 2.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
After a funeral in Henton
Henton is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Henton is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Henton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Henton to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Henton is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in OX39, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Manor Farm Way and New Close Farm Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Forty Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile east), Holly Green (1 mile north-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west) and Wallingford (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Peacock Country Inn (under half a mile north-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Henton
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Most wakes in Henton are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away