Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Chalfont Common
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Chalfont Common and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Chalfont Common?
How our funeral wake catering works in Chalfont Common
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and family meals after a funeral, with halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
Near Chalfont Common, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Chalfont Common (SL9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Also near Chalfont Common
Other occasions in Chalfont Common
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Chalfont Common questions
How far is Chalfont Common from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Chalfont Common?
The closest is Gerrards Cross station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Chalfont Common. Late-December sunset in Chalfont Common is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chalfont Common, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Chalfont Common: venues and practical details
Chalfont Common is about 1 mile north of Chalfont St Peter, in Buckinghamshire. We’re happy to travel to Chalfont Common for wakes. Chalfont Common is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Chalfont Common to London (about 21 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Paul's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Chalfont Common may suit.
Wakes anywhere in SL9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Chesham Lane, Monument Lane and Mid Cross Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Horn Hill (1 mile east), Chalfont St Peter (1 mile south) and Chalfont St Giles (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (8 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (10 miles west), Amersham (4 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (4 miles west) and Princes Risborough (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Pynesfield Lake and Long Grove Wood.
- Schools near Chalfont Common include The Chalfonts Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Waggon & Horses pub (0.6 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include British Defence Film Library (1.2 miles south-west) and Maple Cross and Mill End (2.7 miles east)
For event organisers in Chalfont Common
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Chalfont Common
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Gerrards Cross station, about 2.2 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chalfont Common
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away