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Hog Roast for a Wake in Turnfurlong, Buckinghamshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Turnfurlong? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Turnfurlong
Working with your venue
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
About our funeral wake catering in Turnfurlong
Wake catering across Turnfurlong and Buckinghamshire, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it is celebrations of life and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In Turnfurlong, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Turnfurlong (HP21, HP20)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Turnfurlong. Most wakes in Turnfurlong are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Turnfurlong
Also in Turnfurlong
Why choose a hog roast in Turnfurlong?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Wakes in Turnfurlong: venues and practical details
Turnfurlong is about 1 mile south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Turnfurlong? We cover the whole area. We cater all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Turnfurlong to Milton Keynes (16 miles away).
After a service at Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Turnfurlong; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of HP21 and HP20 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Byron Road, Croft Road and Stoke Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Bedgrove (1 mile south-east), Broughton Crossing (1 mile north-east), Broughton (1 mile north-east), Burcott (2 miles north-east) and Bierton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (12 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (6 miles south).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (0.9 miles south) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dancersend Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Schools near Turnfurlong include The Grange School (less than half a mile west) and Stocklake Park Community School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bricklayers Arms (0.5 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or HP21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Turnfurlong
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.
Is Turnfurlong close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Turnfurlong?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 0.8 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards