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Hog Roast for a Wake in Water Stratford, Buckinghamshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Water Stratford.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Water Stratford
Funeral wake catering in Water Stratford, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. For memorial gatherings and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Near Water Stratford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Water Stratford (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Water Stratford is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:30pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Water Stratford
What else we do in Water Stratford
Planning the wake in Water Stratford
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Water Stratford. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Giles often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Common questions in Water Stratford
Is Water Stratford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Water Stratford from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What comes with the hog roast?
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.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
After a funeral in Water Stratford
Water Stratford is about 3 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Water Stratford and its neighbours for wakes. Water Stratford is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in MK18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Radclive (2 miles east), Shalstone (2 miles north), Chackmore (2 miles east) and Dadford (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Buckingham (3 miles east), Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (8 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-east), Whitchurch (13 miles south-east) and Quainton (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (2.2 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Water Stratford includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards