Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Boveney
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Boveney and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering for Boveney
Funeral wake catering in Boveney, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For gatherings after a cremation and anniversary memorials, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake near Boveney, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Boveney (SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Boveney
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Arranging a wake in Boveney
Boveney is about 1 mile north-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover wakes in Boveney. We cover 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Boveney to Reading (14 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Boveney can host a wake if home is too small. For family travelling by train, Windsor & Eton Central station, about 1.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across the SL4 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Boveney we cover include Eton Wick (1 mile north-east), Dedworth (1 mile south), Clewer (1 mile east), Oakley Green (1 mile south-west) and Windsor (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (4 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (4 miles west), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (1.9 miles east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Boveney includes Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include The Windsor Boys' School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Windsor Boys' School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Shepherds Hut pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.7 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Boveney
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late September, sunset in Boveney is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Boveney
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Boveney, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
After a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Common questions in Boveney
Is Boveney close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Is Boveney too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Nearby places to Boveney
What else we do in Boveney
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away