Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Walton Court, Buckinghamshire
Funeral wake catering in Walton Court: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Walton Court
Funeral wake catering in Walton Court, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Walton Court and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. For church and village hall wakes and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In Walton Court, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Walton Court (HP21)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in Walton Court, there is 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 are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Walton Court: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Walton Court close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you come to Walton Court?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Walton Court and the rest of Buckinghamshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Nearby places to Walton Court
Also in Walton Court
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning the wake in Walton Court
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Walton Court and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Church of the Good Shepherd frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Walton Court
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Walton Court: halls, homes and travel
Walton Court is about 1 mile south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Walton Court? We cover the whole area. Walton Court is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 17 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Aylesbury station, about 1.1 miles north, is the nearest station. Walton Court is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over HP21 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Tyne Road, Tees Road and Ellen Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Walton Court we cover include Sedrup (1 mile west), Bishopstone (1 mile south-west), Upton (3 miles west), Ford (3 miles south-west) and Little Kimble (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (5 miles south).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (0.8 miles east) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Walton Court include Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Walton Court include The Mandeville School (within half a mile east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes (0.8 miles east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Walton Court
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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