Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Totteridge, Buckinghamshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Totteridge.
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Totteridge
How our funeral wake catering works in Totteridge
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include life celebrations and gatherings after scattering ashes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads.
Around Totteridge, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Totteridge (HP13, HP11)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Totteridge
Totteridge is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Totteridge is well within our area for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Totteridge to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Totteridge is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in HP13 and HP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Hunt Road, Perth Road and Elora Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Micklefield (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-west), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), High Wycombe (1 mile west) and Tylers Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hospital of St John the Baptist (0.9 miles west) and Eden (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Local schools include Kings Wood School and Nursery (under half a mile north-east) and The Tower (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Gordon Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
Questions from Totteridge
What’s the nearest station to Totteridge?
High Wycombe station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Wakes in Totteridge are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or HP13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Totteridge
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Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Totteridge
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Planning the wake in Totteridge
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Totteridge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, High Wycombe station, about 0.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away