Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in New Zealand
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in New Zealand.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in New Zealand
New Zealand: halls, homes and travel
New Zealand is about 1 mile west of Elmhurst, in Buckinghamshire. We cover wakes in New Zealand, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from New Zealand to Milton Keynes (15 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Peter's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of New Zealand, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP19 and HP20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Dunsham Lane, Drayton Road and Cannock Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Elmhurst (1 mile east), Aylesbury (1 mile south), Watermead (1 mile north-east), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west) and California (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Dinton Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Schools near New Zealand include The PACE Centre (0.6 miles west) and Buckinghamshire UTC (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Zealand pub (within half a mile south)
Funeral wake catering in New Zealand, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. We’re frequently asked to cater life celebrations and memorial gatherings, with new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In rural New Zealand, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- New Zealand (HP19, HP20)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In winter, it’s dark in New Zealand by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in New Zealand
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. 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
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Common questions in New Zealand
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is New Zealand too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Also near New Zealand
Other occasions in New Zealand
Occasions we serve in New Zealand
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in New Zealand, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 0.8 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away