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Hog Roast for a Wake in Datchet, Slough
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Datchet and the surrounding area.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Datchet
Funeral wake catering in Datchet, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We serve apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we are often booked for remembrance days and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
For a wake in a place like Datchet, the village hall is often the heart of it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Datchet
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Datchet. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
A club or hall near Datchet gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Where the roaster can go in Datchet
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
After a funeral in Datchet
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. Datchet and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 31 towns and villages across Slough. We cater events right across the region, from Datchet to Guildford (16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Datchet station is in Datchet itself. After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in SL3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Percy Place; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Datchet, we cover Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Datchet is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for wakes.
Nearby you’ll also find Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Churchmead School (less than half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Stag pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Datchet stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SL3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Datchet
Can you do a hog roast in Home Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Datchet close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away