Milton Keynes · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Simpson
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Simpson.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Simpson
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Funeral wake catering near Simpson
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. For remembrance gatherings and gatherings at the family home, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and salads and more.
In a small place like Simpson, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Simpson (MK6, MK7, MK1)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Other occasions in Simpson
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Simpson questions
Do you come out to small places like Simpson?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Simpson close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Why choose a hog roast in Simpson?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Simpson hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Simpson: venues and practical details
Simpson is about 1 mile north of Fenny Stratford, in Milton Keynes. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Simpson suit a hog roast. We cater all 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bow Brickhill station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Anywhere in MK6, MK7 and MK1, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Lissel Road, Hanmer Road and Simpson, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Walton Hall (1 mile north-east), Walton (1 mile east), Woughton on the Green (1 mile north-west), Denbigh (1 mile south-west) and Oakgrove (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (3 miles north-west), Newport Pagnell (5 miles north), Whitehouse (4 miles west), Westcroft (4 miles west), Olney (10 miles north) and Shenley Church End (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west) and Bradwell Motte (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Lagoon Park and Caldecotte Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Redway School (0.9 miles north-west) and Walton High (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Simpson
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in Simpson, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose funeral wake catering in Simpson?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Simpson, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
For a service at a church like Church of St Thomas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away