Slough · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in East Burnham, Slough
We bring a hog roast for the wake to East Burnham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for East Burnham
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How our funeral wake catering works in East Burnham
We cater wakes in East Burnham and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
For a wake near East Burnham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Events we cater in East Burnham
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in East Burnham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Burnham station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
How the day works
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. Late-December sunset in East Burnham is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in East Burnham
East Burnham is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We cover wakes in East Burnham, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from East Burnham to Reading (17 miles away).
For a service at a church like St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. A club or hall near East Burnham gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
For wakes in SL2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Thompkins Lane, Stoney Lane and Hawthorn Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Farnham Royal (1 mile south-east), Britwell (1 mile south), Farnham Common (1 mile north-east), Egypt (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Ditton (5 miles south-east) and Poyle (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (3 miles south-east). The countryside around East Burnham includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School (0.9 miles south-east) and Beechwood School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from East Burnham
What’s the nearest station to East Burnham?
Burnham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Could you cook in Cocksherd Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Also near East Burnham
Also in East Burnham
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away