Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Holly Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Holly Green.
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Holly Green
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Funeral wake catering near Holly Green
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We serve new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and home wakes.
In rural Holly Green, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Holly Green (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Holly Green
Other occasions in Holly Green
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer wake in Holly Green, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- 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 tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Holly Green
Holly Green is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater wakes across Holly Green and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Princes Risborough station is about 1.8 miles away. Holly Green is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Pitch Green (1 mile south-east), Skittle Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile west), Henton (1 mile south-west) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Holly Green include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Peacock Country Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Holly Green hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Holly Green
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Holly Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or HP27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning the wake in Holly Green
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Holly Green, including:
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards