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Hog Roast for a Wake in Waterside, Buckinghamshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Waterside.
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Waterside
Funeral wake catering in Waterside, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Waterside and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and celebration-of-life gatherings.
Near Waterside, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Waterside (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Waterside are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning the wake in Waterside
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Waterside. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
Wakes in Waterside: venues and practical details
Waterside is about 1 mile south of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Waterside is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Waterside is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Waterside to Reading (about 24 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Amersham station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Waterside; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in HP5, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Moor Road, Trapp's Lane and Hodds Wood Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Chesham Bois (1 mile south), Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (2 miles south), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Chesham Grammar School (0.8 miles north) and Home Tuition Service (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Pheasant pub (within half a mile south)
Nearby places to Waterside
What else we do in Waterside
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Waterside
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Waterside questions
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Waterside close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
Do you cover Waterside?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Waterside and Buckinghamshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards