Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Eton Wick
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Eton Wick and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Eton Wick
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Funeral wake catering in Eton Wick, carved to order
Wake catering across Eton Wick and Windsor and Maidenhead, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater home wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In a small place like Eton Wick, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Other occasions in Eton Wick
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Eton Wick: halls, homes and travel
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Eton Wick. Eton Wick is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
After a service at Church of Saint John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
For wakes in SL4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Eton Wick, we also cover Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
A little further out are King Edward VII Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around Eton Wick includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include The Westgate School (1.2 miles north) and Westgate School (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Shepherds Hut pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.1 miles north-east)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Travel to Eton Wick
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Eton Wick
Which station is closest to Eton Wick?
Windsor & Eton Central station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of Saint John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Who books funeral wake catering in Eton Wick?
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Eton Wick, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
Local halls and clubs near Eton Wick can host a wake if home is too small.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wake in Eton Wick, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away