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Hog Roast for a Wake in Rowsham, Buckinghamshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Rowsham.
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Rowsham
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
About our funeral wake catering in Rowsham
Wakes in Rowsham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is family get-togethers after a service and ashes ceremonies, we can cook salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Rowsham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Rowsham (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Rowsham?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Rowsham, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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After a funeral in Rowsham
Rowsham is about 3 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Rowsham are part of our patch. Rowsham is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Rowsham to Milton Keynes (13 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Aylesbury station, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rowsham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in HP22 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Bennetts Lane and Manor Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Rowsham, we also cover Wingrave (1 mile north-east), Aston Abbotts (1 mile north), Bierton (2 miles south-west), Burcott (2 miles south) and Broughton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (3 miles south-west), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (3 miles south-west) and Southcourt (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bolbec Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Tindal Centre (2.7 miles south-west).
- Local schools include MacIntyre School (1.5 miles north-east)
FAQs for Rowsham
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Rowsham?
Aylesbury station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rowsham?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Rowsham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
Nearby places to Rowsham
What else we do in Rowsham
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
For event organisers in Rowsham
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards