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Funeral Wake Catering in Little Marlow
Funeral wake catering in Little Marlow: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Little Marlow
Funeral wake catering near Little Marlow
After a funeral in Little Marlow, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for one-year memorials and wakes at home.
For a wake near Little Marlow, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Little Marlow (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Little Marlow
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Little Marlow
Little Marlow is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Little Marlow is well within our area for wakes. Little Marlow is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Little Marlow to Reading (14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bourne End station, about 1.4 miles east.
We cover wakes in every part of the SL7 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Church Road, Pound Lane and School Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Fern (1 mile north-east), Coldmoorholme (1 mile east), Well End (1 mile east), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north-west) and Bourne End (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find High Wycombe Castle (3.3 miles north) and Eden (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Little Marlow include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Great Marlow School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head pub (under half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space inside for guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Little Marlow
Also in Little Marlow
For event organisers in Little Marlow
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Who books funeral wake catering in Little Marlow?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Here’s what people in Little Marlow most often book a hog roast for:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Little Marlow are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Little Marlow: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Little Marlow?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away