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Hog Roast for a Wake in Winchmore Hill, Buckinghamshire
Plenty of choice: 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 Winchmore Hill.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for Winchmore Hill
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-December sunset in Winchmore Hill is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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How our funeral wake catering works in Winchmore Hill
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and pub and club wakes, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Winchmore Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Winchmore Hill (HP7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Winchmore Hill
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
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’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
After a funeral in Winchmore Hill
Winchmore Hill is about 3 miles north of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Winchmore Hill, whatever the venue. We cater all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Beaconsfield station, about 2.5 miles south, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Winchmore Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the HP7 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on The Hill, Pond Close and The Common, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Woodrow (1 mile north), Penn Street (1 mile north-west), Coleshill (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile north-west) and Beamond End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles west), Chesham (5 miles north), Marlow (7 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Winchmore Hill includes Gomm's Wood.
- Local schools include Holmer Green Senior School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Questions from Winchmore Hill
Is Winchmore Hill close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater in Winchmore Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Winchmore Hill and Buckinghamshire. Send us the address for a quote.
For event organisers in Winchmore Hill
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Winchmore Hill
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Winchmore Hill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away