Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Saunderton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Saunderton.
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Saunderton
Funeral wake catering in Saunderton, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In rural Saunderton, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Saunderton (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Saunderton
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Saunderton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Saunderton: Saunderton station.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
Wakes in Saunderton: venues and practical details
Saunderton is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We’re happy to travel to Saunderton for wakes. Saunderton is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Saunderton may suit. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Saunderton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in HP14, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Wycombe Road, Saunderton Vale and Chiltern View or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Saunderton Lee (1 mile north), Bledlow Ridge (1 mile west), Bradenham (1 mile south-east), Loosley Row (1 mile north) and Lacey Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Saunderton includes Yoesden.
- Local pubs include The Golden Cross pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include West Wycombe Rural (2.1 miles south)
Towns and villages near Saunderton
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About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Questions from Saunderton
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask about china.
For event organisers in Saunderton
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Step by step
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. Autumn and winter afternoons in Saunderton get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Saunderton
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Saunderton hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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