Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Westcott, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Westcott? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Westcott
Wake catering near Westcott
Westcott is about 6 miles west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Westcott? We cover the whole area. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in HP18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Lower Green and Ashendon Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Westcott, we cover Waddesdon (1 mile east), Wormstone (2 miles east), Ashendon (2 miles south-west), Kingswood (2 miles north-west) and Upper Winchendon (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles east), Buckingham (10 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (10 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St John's Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Dinton Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westcott include Upper Ray Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Waddesdon Church of England School (1.5 miles east)
Funeral wake catering in Westcott, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and remembrance gatherings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a wake near Westcott, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Westcott (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Westcott?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Westcott, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
What else we do in Westcott
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Westcott are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Questions from Westcott
What’s the nearest station to Westcott?
Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Westcott too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater in Westcott?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Westcott and Buckinghamshire. Send us the address for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or HP18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Westcott
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away