Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Holmer Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Holmer Green and across Buckinghamshire.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Holmer Green
Funeral wake catering near Holmer Green
After a funeral in Holmer Green, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and wakes at a local club, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake in a place like Holmer Green, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Holmer Green (HP15)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Holmer Green
Holmer Green is about 3 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cater wakes across Holmer Green and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Great Missenden station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Holmer Green is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in HP15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Holmer Place, Parish Piece and Pond Approach or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Beamond End (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile east), Penn Street (2 miles east), Woodrow (2 miles east) and Penn (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (3 miles south-west), Chesham (5 miles north-east), Marlow (7 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles east) and Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eden (3.5 miles south-west) and Chiltern Hospital (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Holmer Green include Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Holmer Green include Holmer Green Junior School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Oak pub (within half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning the wake in Holmer Green
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Holmer Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Where the roaster can go in Holmer Green
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Holmer Green, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or HP15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Holmer Green
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or HP15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Holmer Green
What’s the nearest station to Holmer Green?
Great Missenden station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater in Holmer Green?
Yes, Holmer Green is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away