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Hog Roast for a Wake in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Iver.
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Iver
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Funeral wake catering near Iver
A wake in Iver is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Iver, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Iver (SL0)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Iver?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Iver and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Iver station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
Common questions in Iver
Is Iver close to London?
About 18 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Iver?
Iver station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
More for events in Iver
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Iver hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Iver
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Iver, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Iver, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Wake catering near Iver
Iver is about 3 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Iver are part of our patch. Iver is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the SL0 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Woodcock Way and Dutton Way or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Iver, we also cover Shreding Green (1 mile west), Richings Park (1 mile south), Iver Heath (1 mile north-west), George Green (2 miles west) and Langley (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (14 miles north), Marlow (12 miles west), Amersham (11 miles north), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Hillingdon Hospital (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Iver include Uxbridge Moor.
- Schools near Iver include West Middlesex College (1.5 miles north-east) and Uxbridge High School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards