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Hog Roast for a Wake in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Forty Green and across Buckinghamshire.
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Forty Green
Events we cater in Forty Green
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Forty Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Funeral wake catering in Forty Green, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it is family get-togethers after a service and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Forty Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
For event organisers in Forty Green
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in Forty Green
Is Forty Green close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Forty Green stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Forty Green
More for events in Forty Green
Forty Green: halls, homes and travel
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Forty Green suit a hog roast. Forty Green is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Forty Green is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in HP27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Forty Green we cover include Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Peacock Country Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away