Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Pond Park
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Pond Park and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Pond Park
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Funeral wake catering in Pond Park, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it’s wakes in village halls and celebrations of life, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake in a place like Pond Park, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Pond Park (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Pond Park?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Questions from Pond Park
How far is Pond Park from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Pond Park?
The closest is Amersham station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Pond Park
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
After a funeral in Pond Park
Pond Park is about 1 mile north of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Pond Park, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Pond Park is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Pond Park to Milton Keynes (about 23 miles away).
With the A416 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Pond Park. Families holding a service at Emmanuel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Pond Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the HP5 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Vale Road, Cowper Road and Milton Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Pond Park is on the A416, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Chesham (1 mile south), Asheridge (1 mile north-west), Chartridge (1 mile west), Bellingdon (2 miles north-west) and Hundridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Hawridge Court (1.7 miles north) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Pond Park includes Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Nearby schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Nash Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
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.
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What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Pond Park is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for 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. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Pond Park
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Pond Park, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Amersham station, about 3.1 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards