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Funeral Wake Catering for Chisbridge Cross
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Chisbridge Cross.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Chisbridge Cross
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
If the service runs late, we wait.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Funeral wake catering in Chisbridge Cross, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Chisbridge Cross is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re frequently asked to cater family meals after a funeral and pub and club wakes, with salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Chisbridge Cross, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Chisbridge Cross (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Chisbridge Cross
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Chisbridge Cross?
The closest is Marlow station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SL7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in Chisbridge Cross
Chisbridge Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chisbridge Cross and the surrounding area. Chisbridge Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Chisbridge Cross is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL7. If your venue is just outside Chisbridge Cross, we also cover Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile south-east), Marlow Common (1 mile south-east), Bovingdon Green (1 mile south-east), Bockmer End (2 miles south) and Danesfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Carpenter's Wood.
Events we cater in Chisbridge Cross
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Here’s what people in Chisbridge Cross most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Marlow station, about 2.9 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Wakes in Chisbridge Cross are usually 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.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get 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.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards