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Hog Roast for a Wake in Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Monks Risborough.
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Monks Risborough
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Monks Risborough is 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 as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral wake catering in Monks Risborough
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and wakes in village halls, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Monks Risborough, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Monks Risborough (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Monks Risborough
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Monks Risborough, such as:
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Monks Risborough: your questions answered
Is Monks Risborough 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.
Is Monks Risborough close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Monks Risborough
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Wakes in Monks Risborough: venues and practical details
Monks Risborough is about 1 mile north of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Monks Risborough is well within our area for wakes. We cater 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Monks Risborough to Oxford (about 17 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Monks Risborough station serves Monks Risborough directly. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Monks Risborough, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the HP27 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Lane, Alscot Lane and Burton Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Alscot (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south), Whiteleaf (1 mile east) and Meadle (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.6 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Cross pub (0.5 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Monks Risborough
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards