Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Fern, Buckinghamshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Fern and Buckinghamshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering in Fern
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Fern
How far is Fern from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Fern?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Funeral wake catering in Fern, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Whether it is memorial gatherings and church and village hall wakes, we can cook salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a wake near Fern, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Fern (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Fern
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Fern is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Fern
Fern is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Fern are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Fern is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Fern to Reading (about 14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Bourne End station is about 1.1 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in SL7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Coldmoorholme (1 mile south-east), Little Marlow (1 mile south-west), Well End (1 mile south-east), Bourne End (1 mile south-east) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (3.1 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Warren Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bourne End Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Lion pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
What affects the price in Fern
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Fern
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Fern, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Fern hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away