Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Cold Harbour, Windsor and Maidenhead
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Cold Harbour.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Cold Harbour
Funeral wake catering in Cold Harbour, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will try to help. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and pub and club wakes, with new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Cold Harbour, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Cold Harbour (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in Cold Harbour, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Wake catering near Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Cold Harbour? We can help. Cold Harbour is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
After a service at Saint Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of the SL6 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Knowl Hill (1 mile north-west), Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Bowsey Hill (2 miles west), Cockpole Green (3 miles north-west) and Wargrave (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Cold Harbour includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Cold Harbour include Cox Green School (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Common questions in Cold Harbour
Which station is closest to Cold Harbour?
Wargrave station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
How far is Cold Harbour from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Cold Harbour?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Cold Harbour and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead included. Send us the address for a quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where the roaster can go in Cold Harbour
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who books funeral wake catering in Cold Harbour?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Cold Harbour, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Wargrave station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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