Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Cheapside
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Cheapside? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Cheapside
Funeral wake catering in Cheapside, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. We serve apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In a small place like Cheapside, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Cheapside (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Cheapside
Cheapside is about 4 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. A hog roast suits wakes around Cheapside, whatever the venue. Cheapside is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in SL5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on Water Splash Lane, Dorian Drive and Cheapside Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Cheapside, we cover Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-east), Ascot (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Woodside (1 mile north-west) and Sunninghill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (8 miles north-west), Windsor (4 miles north), Boyn Hill (7 miles north-west), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (9 miles north-west) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Cheapside include Papplewick School (1.4 miles west) and Charters School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Thatched Tavern Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Cheapside
Can you do a hog roast in Silwood Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Cheapside?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Who books funeral wake catering in Cheapside?
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, Ascot station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Also near Cheapside
Other occasions in Cheapside
What affects the price in Cheapside
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Autumn and winter afternoons in Cheapside get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away