Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Horsleys Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Horsleys Green and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Horsleys Green
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How our funeral wake catering works in Horsleys Green
Wakes in Horsleys Green happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is remembrance days and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a wake near Horsleys Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Horsleys Green (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Horsleys Green: venues and practical details
Horsleys Green is about 5 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Horsleys Green and its neighbours for wakes. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Saunderton station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Horsleys Green is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in HP14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Beacon's Bottom (1 mile north), Studley Green (1 mile east), Waterend (1 mile north), The City (1 mile north) and Green End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (6 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wycombe Hospital (5 miles east) and West Wycombe Rural (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Bald Hill and Yoesden.
- Pubs nearby include Studley Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Horsleys Green
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Horsleys Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you cover Horsleys Green?
Yes, Horsleys Green is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Why choose a hog roast in Horsleys Green?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Horsleys Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Horsleys Green?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Horsleys Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
A club or hall near Horsleys Green gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Horsleys Green
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards