Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire
Funeral wake catering in Maids Moreton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Maids Moreton?
How our funeral wake catering works in Maids Moreton
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and salads, and we are often booked for ashes ceremonies and celebrations of life.
Near Maids Moreton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Maids Moreton (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
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Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Maids Moreton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Maids Moreton
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Maids Moreton:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
Families holding a service at Church of St Edmund often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
FAQs for Maids Moreton
Is Maids Moreton close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Edmund: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Wakes in Maids Moreton: venues and practical details
Maids Moreton is about 1 mile north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Maids Moreton, whatever the venue. Maids Moreton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Maids Moreton to Milton Keynes (9 miles away).
Anywhere in MK18, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Main Street, Manor Park and Hall Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Maids Moreton, we also cover Akeley (1 mile north), Lamport (1 mile north-west), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-east) and Lillingstone Lovell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (14 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (14 miles south-east), Fairford Leys (15 miles south-east) and California (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Buckingham Castle (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Schools near Maids Moreton include Buckingham School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Grand Junction Public House (0.9 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Maids Moreton
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards