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Hog Roast for a Wake in Little London, Buckinghamshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Little London and across Buckinghamshire.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Little London
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Funeral wake catering near Little London
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and anniversary memorials.
Near Little London, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Little London (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Little London
Also in Little London
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Little London
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Who books funeral wake catering in Little London?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
Wakes in Little London: venues and practical details
Little London is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Little London and the surrounding area. Little London is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in HP18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Brill Road, Bicester Road and The Nap, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Little London, we cover Oakley (1 mile west), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (3 miles north) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5.9 miles south-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Little London get dark early: about 7:10pm 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
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Travel to Little London
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or HP18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Little London
Is Little London too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Little London from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards