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Hog Roast for a Wake in Thorney, Buckinghamshire
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 Thorney.
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
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For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will do our best. For gatherings after scattering ashes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of salads, apple sauce and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wake near Thorney, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Thorney (SL0)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Thorney
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
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. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Thorney questions
How far is Thorney from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at St. Leonard's: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Occasions we serve in Thorney
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Here’s what people in Thorney most often book a hog roast for:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
Relatives arriving by train should know that Iver station is about 0.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Arranging a wake in Thorney
Thorney is about 3 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. We cover wakes in Thorney, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Families holding a service at St. Leonard's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in SL0 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Thorney, we cover West Drayton (1 mile east), Yiewsley (1 mile north-east), Cowley (2 miles north), Uxbridge (3 miles north) and Hillingdon (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles north-west), Chesham (15 miles north), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (13 miles north), Beaconsfield (10 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles north).
A little further out are The Pavilions (3 miles north) and Hillingdon Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thorney include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Stockley Academy (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The North Star pub (within half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Thorney by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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