Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Long Crendon
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Long Crendon? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in Long Crendon
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Funeral wake catering near Long Crendon
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. Whether it is life celebrations and wakes at home, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
For a wake in a place like Long Crendon, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Long Crendon
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Long Crendon: halls, homes and travel
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Long Crendon? We cover the whole area. Long Crendon is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in HP18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From High Street, The Square and Giffard Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Long Crendon, we also cover Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.
- Schools near Long Crendon include Lord Williams's School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Eight Bells Public House (less than half a mile east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Long Crendon?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Other occasions in Long Crendon
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Autumn and winter afternoons in Long Crendon get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Long Crendon
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Long Crendon
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Long Crendon
What’s the nearest station to Long Crendon?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Long Crendon close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away