Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Loudwater
Funeral wake catering in Loudwater: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Loudwater?
What affects the price in Loudwater
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Loudwater
- Time on site
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Loudwater
Wake catering across Loudwater and Buckinghamshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. For family get-togethers after a service and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In Loudwater, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Loudwater (HP10, HP11)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Loudwater
Other occasions in Loudwater
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in Loudwater are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Loudwater?
Alternatives are available.
In Loudwater and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Loudwater questions
How far is Loudwater from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Loudwater?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Loudwater: halls, homes and travel
Loudwater is about 2 miles west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. We’re happy to travel to Loudwater for wakes. Loudwater is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Bourne End station, about 2.2 miles south. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Loudwater, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in HP10 and HP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on London Road, Station Road and Loudwater Mill or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Beacon Hill (2 miles north-east), Forty Green (2 miles east), Penn (2 miles north), Knotty Green (2 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles north-west), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eden (2.8 miles north-west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Loudwater include Holtspur Bank.
- Nearby schools include Highcrest Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Happy Union pub (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards