Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Harefield, Buckinghamshire
Funeral wake catering in Harefield: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Harefield?
About our funeral wake catering in Harefield
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. For celebrations of life and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
Around Harefield, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Harefield (UB9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Harefield. Late-December sunset in Harefield is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Harefield
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Arranging a wake in Harefield
Harefield is in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Harefield, whatever the venue. Harefield is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at Harefield Baptist Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. A club or hall near Harefield gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Wherever your wake is in UB9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Vernon Drive and New Park Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Hill End (1 mile north) and Moor Park (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (12 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Maple Cross and Mill End (2.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Horse Shoe Bay and Dews Farm Sand Pits.
- Schools near Harefield include The Harefield Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Harefield
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Harefield
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Harefield, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Denham station, about 2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
Why choose a hog roast in Harefield?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Harefield hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or the cost guide.
Harefield: your questions answered
How far is Harefield from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in The Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards