Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Gerrards Cross
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Gerrards Cross.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Gerrards Cross?
Funeral wake catering in Gerrards Cross, carved to order
After a funeral in Gerrards Cross, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and remembrance days, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads.
Around Gerrards Cross, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Gerrards Cross
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Gerrards Cross
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
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More for events in Gerrards Cross
Occasions we serve in Gerrards Cross
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Gerrards Cross, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
Gerrards Cross is on or near the A40 and A413, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
What affects the price in Gerrards Cross
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Gerrards Cross
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
After a funeral in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Gerrards Cross? We can help. Gerrards Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Gerrards Cross to Reading (20 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Gerrards Cross: Gerrards Cross station. If the funeral is at a church such as St James Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over SL9. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Gerrards Cross sits on or near the A40 and A413, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Gerrards Cross, we also cover Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Gerrards Cross include Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Schools near Gerrards Cross include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Apple Tree pub (under half a mile south-east)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Gerrards Cross are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Questions from Gerrards Cross
Could you cook in Bulstrode Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Gerrards Cross close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away