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Funeral Wake Catering in Woodrow
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Woodrow and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Woodrow
Wakes in Woodrow: venues and practical details
Woodrow is about 2 miles south-west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Woodrow, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Woodrow is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the HP7 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Penn Street (1 mile west), Mop End (1 mile north-west), Winchmore Hill (1 mile south), Coleshill (1 mile south-east) and Beamond End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (3 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Woodrow include Amersham Hall (1.5 miles east) and Holmer Green Senior School (2.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
Funeral wake catering in Woodrow, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For hall gatherings after a service and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads and more.
In a small place like Woodrow, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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.
- Where
- Woodrow (HP7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Late-December sunset in Woodrow is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Woodrow, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Woodrow: your questions answered
Is Woodrow 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.
How far is Woodrow from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Where the roaster can go in Woodrow
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
For event organisers in Woodrow
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Occasions we serve in Woodrow
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Woodrow. Here are some of the most popular:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Amersham station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Woodrow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards