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Hog Roast for a Wake in Egypt, Slough
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Egypt and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Memorial events
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Egypt
Funeral wake catering near Egypt
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For celebrations of life and gatherings at the family home, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads for your guests.
For a wake near Egypt, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Nearby places to Egypt
What else we do in Egypt
Why choose funeral wake catering in Egypt?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Egypt, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Burnham station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Egypt hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Late-December sunset in Egypt is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Egypt: venues and practical details
Egypt is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. A hog roast suits wakes around Egypt, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
After a service at St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in SL2, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Cages Wood Drive, Hammond End and The Avenue, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Farnham Common (1 mile south-east), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile south), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wexham Park Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Egypt include Caldicott School (0.8 miles south) and Beechwood School (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Egypt
What’s the nearest station to Egypt?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Egypt too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you cover Egypt?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Egypt and Slough. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Travel to Egypt
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- 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