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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Winchendon, Buckinghamshire
Funeral wake catering in Upper Winchendon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Upper Winchendon
How our funeral wake catering works in Upper Winchendon
Wakes in Upper Winchendon happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. For wakes in village halls and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a wake near Upper Winchendon, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Upper Winchendon (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Upper Winchendon hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Upper Winchendon: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Upper Winchendon?
Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre.
How far is Upper Winchendon from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Arranging a wake in Upper Winchendon
Upper Winchendon is about 5 miles west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Upper Winchendon are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Upper Winchendon is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.7 miles east.
Anywhere in HP18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on School Lane and Main Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Wormstone (1 mile north), Nether Winchendon (1 mile south-west), Waddesdon (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Ashendon (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (5 miles east) and Southcourt (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and Dinton Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Winchendon include Snakemoor.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Upper Winchendon?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Upper Winchendon, including:
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
What affects the price in Upper Winchendon
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Upper Winchendon
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or HP18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In winter, it’s dark in Upper Winchendon by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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Also in Upper Winchendon
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away