Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Marlow
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.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Marlow?
Funeral wake catering in Marlow, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Marlow and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and pub and club wakes.
For a wake in Marlow, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with outdoor space for the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Where the roaster can go in Marlow
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Marlow
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Marlow, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
Relatives driving in can use the A404 and B482 to reach Marlow.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Marlow: halls, homes and travel
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Marlow? We cover the whole area. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Marlow has its own station, Marlow station. For a service at a church like Congregational Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in SL7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A404 and B482, Marlow is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Marlow has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (under half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Butcher's Tap (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In winter, it is dark in Marlow by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
FAQs for Marlow
Can you cater after a service at Congregational Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Marlow?
Marlow station, in Marlow itself.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cater in Marlow?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Marlow and Buckinghamshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Towns and villages near Marlow
Also in Marlow
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away