Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for High Wycombe
We bring a hog roast for the wake across High Wycombe and Buckinghamshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in High Wycombe?
How our funeral wake catering works in High Wycombe
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings at the family home and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
Wakes in High Wycombe are often at home or in a local hall. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- High Wycombe (HP13, HP11, HP12, HP10)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
High Wycombe questions
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is High Wycombe close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For a summer wake in High Wycombe, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or HP13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in High Wycombe
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
After a funeral in High Wycombe
High Wycombe is about 28 miles south of Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around High Wycombe. We cater all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
With the A40 and A404 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach High Wycombe. For family travelling by train, High Wycombe station serves High Wycombe directly. High Wycombe is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in HP13, HP11, HP12 and HP10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Church Square and Queens Square; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find High Wycombe on the A40 and A404, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Totteridge (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south-east), Micklefield (1 mile east) and Downley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, High Wycombe has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are Eden (less than half a mile west) and High Wycombe Castle (less than half a mile north). Within reach you’ll find Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Tower (less than half a mile north-west) and London Central Elementary High School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Three Tuns Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
Why choose a hog roast in High Wycombe?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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