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Hog Roast for a Wake in Britwell, Slough
Funeral wake catering in Britwell: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Britwell
Events we cater in Britwell
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Britwell. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
Funeral wake catering near Britwell
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Britwell, the hall is frequently where people gather. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Wake catering near Britwell
Britwell is about 1 mile north-west of Slough, in Slough. We are happy to travel to Britwell for wakes. Britwell is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Britwell to Reading (about 16 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Britwell may suit. If relatives are coming by rail, Burnham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in SL2 and SL1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Park Road, Crown Lane and Church Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Britwell we cover include Farnham Royal (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile south-east) and Burnham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (5 miles south-east). Britwell is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.5 miles south) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Britwell includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include Beechwood School (under half a mile north-east) and Caldicott School (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.1 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Britwell
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Britwell
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Nearby places to Britwell
Other occasions in Britwell
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Britwell: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Britwell?
Burnham station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Britwell 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 confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Britwell, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards