Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Walter's Ash, Buckinghamshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Walter's Ash and across Buckinghamshire.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Walter's Ash?
Funeral wake catering near Walter's Ash
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance days and wakes in village halls.
In a small place like Walter's Ash, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Walter's Ash (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Walter's Ash: halls, homes and travel
Walter's Ash is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Walter's Ash. Walter's Ash is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Walter's Ash to Reading (18 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Botolph, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. A club or hall near Walter's Ash gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Walter's Ash, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in HP14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Main Road, Honey Way and Bradenham Wood Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Walter's Ash, we also cover Naphill (1 mile south-east), Upper North Dean (1 mile north-east), Lower North Dean (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile north) and Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eden (3.4 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Walter's Ash include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheel pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include West Wycombe Rural (2.6 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Walter's Ash
Also in Walter's Ash
Why choose funeral wake catering in Walter's Ash?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Walter's Ash, such as:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 1.5 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late September, sunset in Walter's Ash is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Walter's Ash
Which station is closest to Walter's Ash?
Saunderton station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Walter's Ash close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards