Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Meadle, Buckinghamshire
Funeral wake catering in Meadle: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Meadle
Funeral wake catering in Meadle, carved to order
Wakes in Meadle happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In rural Meadle, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Meadle (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the wake in Meadle
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in Meadle most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, Monks Risborough station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Questions from Meadle
Is Meadle close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Meadle?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Wakes in Meadle: venues and practical details
Meadle is about 2 miles north of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. We’re happy to travel to Meadle for wakes. Meadle is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Owlswick Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Meadle is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the HP17 postcode area and the streets around it. For wakes just outside Meadle, we cover Askett (1 mile south-east), Monks Risborough (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile west), Great Kimble (1 mile east) and Alscot (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.2 miles east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Cross pub (0.8 miles south-east)
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Meadle are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards