Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Rush Green, Buckinghamshire
Funeral wake catering in Rush Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Rush Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Rush Green
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and ashes ceremonies, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In rural Rush Green, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Rush Green (UB9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Rush Green
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Rush Green is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Rush Green: halls, homes and travel
Rush Green is about 3 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Rush Green, from gardens to fields. Rush Green is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Francis, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the UB9 postcode area. For wakes just outside Rush Green, we cover Baker's Wood (1 mile north), Tatling End (1 mile north-west), Higher Denham (1 mile north), Iver Heath (2 miles south) and Fulmer (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (11 miles north-west), Chesham (11 miles north), Marlow (11 miles west), Amersham (9 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.9 miles south-east) and The Pavilions (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Kingcup Meadows and Oldhouse Wood and Horse Shoe Bay.
- Local schools include Vyners School (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The King pub (0.8 miles north-east)
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rush Green questions
Can you cater after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Rush Green close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in Rush Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rush Green and Buckinghamshire. Send us the address for a quote.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Rush Green
Alternatives are available.
In Rush Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Denham Golf Club station, about 1.4 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
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More for events in Rush Green
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away