Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Upton, Buckinghamshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upton and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Upton
Funeral wake catering near Upton
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and hall gatherings after a service, with salads, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In rural Upton, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Upton (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Wake catering near Upton
Upton is about 3 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Upton? We can help. Upton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
After a service at Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Upton is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over HP17 and the streets around it. Local streets include Homestead Close, Lower Farm Gate and Upton Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Dinton (1 mile south-west), Ford (1 mile south), Sedrup (2 miles east), Bishopstone (2 miles east) and Walton Court (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (3 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.2 miles north-east) and St John's Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Upton
What else we do in Upton
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or HP17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Upton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Upton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Upton close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What if it rains?
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.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Occasions we serve in Upton
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.5 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Upton stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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 book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upton
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards