Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire
Funeral wake catering in Waddesdon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Waddesdon
How our funeral wake catering works in Waddesdon
A wake in Waddesdon is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it is anniversary memorials and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and apple sauce.
Near Waddesdon, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Waddesdon (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Waddesdon?
Alternatives are available.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Waddesdon, including:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as St Michael and All Angels' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
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How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Waddesdon is 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Waddesdon: your questions answered
How far is Waddesdon from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Waddesdon?
The closest is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Waddesdon
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Wake catering near Waddesdon
Waddesdon is about 5 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Waddesdon and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Waddesdon to Oxford (15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in HP18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Baker Street and Rose Terrace; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Wormstone (1 mile south-east), Westcott (1 mile west), Upper Winchendon (2 miles south), Quainton (2 miles north) and Nether Winchendon (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north), Elmhurst (5 miles east), Southcourt (5 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (3.5 miles south) and St John's Hospital (3.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Waddesdon include Waddesdon Church of England School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Bakers Arms (within half a mile north-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away