Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Marlow Bottom
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Marlow Bottom.
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
A hog roast near Marlow Bottom
Funeral wake catering near Marlow Bottom
Wakes in Marlow Bottom happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and pub and club wakes, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Marlow Bottom, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Marlow Bottom
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Marlow Bottom, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
Marlow Bottom: halls, homes and travel
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Marlow Bottom and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 263 places in Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from Marlow Bottom to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Marlow station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Marlow Bottom; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the SL7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Marlow Bottom include Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Great Marlow School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Marlow Bottom
Is Marlow Bottom too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Marlow Bottom from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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What affects the price in Marlow Bottom
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SL7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. 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:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Marlow Bottom is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Marlow Bottom
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards