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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bovingdon Green, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Bovingdon Green? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Bovingdon Green
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Bovingdon Green, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. We’re often asked to cater life celebrations and remembrance gatherings, with apple sauce, salads and new potatoes.
For a wake near Bovingdon Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Bovingdon Green (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Bovingdon Green
Bovingdon Green is about 1 mile west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Bovingdon Green, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Bovingdon Green is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bovingdon Green to Reading (about 12 miles away).
For a service at a church like Congregational Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Bovingdon Green is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL7, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Marlow Common (1 mile west), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (2 miles south-west) and Bockmer End (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (1.4 miles east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bovingdon Green?
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Bovingdon Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.6 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in Bovingdon Green is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
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Questions from Bovingdon Green
We are gathering after a service at Congregational 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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Bovingdon Green close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards