Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lee Common
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Lee Common and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Lee Common?
Funeral wake catering in Lee Common, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We are frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and ashes ceremonies, serving salads, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In a small place like Lee Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Lee Common (HP16)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Lee Common: halls, homes and travel
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lee Common. Lee Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lee Common to Milton Keynes (22 miles away).
After a service at St Mary's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Lee Common is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across HP16. Local streets include Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and Asheridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Local schools include Misbourne School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Bugle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Lee Common
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Lee Common. Summer evenings in Lee Common stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Lee Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lee Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Lee Common from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Nearby places to Lee Common
Other occasions in Lee Common
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Lee Common
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Lee Common, including:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away