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Funeral Wake Catering in Burnham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Burnham and across Slough.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Burnham
Funeral wake catering in Burnham, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Burnham and Slough, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s wakes in village halls and remembrance gatherings, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In Burnham, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. 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.
Who books funeral wake catering in Burnham?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
In Burnham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like St Peter's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Wakes in Burnham: venues and practical details
Burnham is about 2 miles north-west of Slough, in Slough. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Burnham, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 31 places across Slough. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Burnham station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Here we cover the SL1, SL6 and SL2 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Stomp Road, Priory Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Burnham, we cover Huntercombe (1 mile south), Hitchambury (1 mile west), Taplow (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile south-east) and Rose Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chalvey (3 miles south-east), Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles east) and Ditton (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Burnham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.9 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Burnham includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Garibaldi Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Burnham are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
For event organisers in Burnham
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Common questions in Burnham
Which station is closest to Burnham?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Burnham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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 book our hog roast in Burnham
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away