Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Radclive
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Radclive.
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Radclive
Where the roaster can go in Radclive
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering in Radclive, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. For wakes at a local club and life celebrations, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
Near Radclive, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Radclive (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Radclive. In winter, it is dark in Radclive by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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 pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Radclive
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Radclive?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Who books funeral wake catering in Radclive?
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Radclive:
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at Church of St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
Places near Radclive
Also in Radclive
Arranging a wake in Radclive
Radclive is about 1 mile west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover wakes in Radclive, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of MK18. If your venue is just outside Radclive, we also cover Chackmore (1 mile north-east), Water Stratford (2 miles west), Shalstone (3 miles north-west) and Dadford (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (14 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (14 miles south-east), Fairford Leys (15 miles south-east) and Winslow (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Buckingham Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Buckingham Castle (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Radclive includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby, you will find Robin Hood pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What affects the price in Radclive
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Site access
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Radclive
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away