Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Weedon
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Weedon.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Weedon
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Weedon stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Weedon, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are often asked to cater wakes at a local club and remembrance gatherings, with new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Weedon, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Weedon (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Weedon
Which station is closest to Weedon?
Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Weedon from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Events we cater in Weedon
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What affects the price in Weedon
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
After a funeral in Weedon
Weedon is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Weedon suit a hog roast. Weedon is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Weedon to Milton Keynes (about 13 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Old School Room Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Weedon is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in HP22, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Newville and Northcroft, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Weedon, we cover Hardwick (1 mile north-west), Watermead (2 miles south), Whitchurch (2 miles north-west), Quarrendon Estate (2 miles south) and Elmhurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north-west), Southcourt (4 miles south), Princes Risborough (9 miles south) and Turnfurlong (3 miles south).
A little further out are Bolbec Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Tindal Centre (2.4 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Towns and villages near Weedon
Other occasions in Weedon
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Weedon
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards