Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Pitchcott
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 Pitchcott.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Pitchcott
How our funeral wake catering works in Pitchcott
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings at the family home, serving salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Pitchcott, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Pitchcott (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Pitchcott are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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 us?
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Pitchcott
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Pitchcott, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 3.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Pitchcott
Also in Pitchcott
Wake catering near Pitchcott
Pitchcott is about 4 miles north of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. Pitchcott is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Pitchcott is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Pitchcott to Milton Keynes (about 12 miles away).
After a service at Church of St. Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in HP22, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Oving (1 mile north-east), North Marston (1 mile north), Whitchurch (2 miles east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Weedon (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (5 miles south-east), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (5 miles south-east), Southcourt (6 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bolbec Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Black Boy pub (0.6 miles north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Pitchcott
We are gathering after a service at Church of St. Giles: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Pitchcott from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer right away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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