Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ilmer
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ilmer and across Buckinghamshire.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Ilmer?
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Funeral wake catering in Ilmer, carved to order
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. We serve salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for pub and club wakes and remembrance days.
In a small place like Ilmer, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Ilmer (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Ilmer: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What affects the price in Ilmer
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Ilmer
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Places near Ilmer
Also in Ilmer
After a funeral in Ilmer
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Ilmer? We can help. Ilmer is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Monks Risborough station, about 2.5 miles east. Ilmer is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP27. For wakes just outside Ilmer, we cover Longwick (1 mile south-east), Holly Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile east) and Pitch Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (10 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Ilmer includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Ilmer
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Ilmer
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Ilmer, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Late-December sunset in Ilmer is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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