Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Eton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Eton
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How our funeral wake catering works in Eton
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Typical bookings include church and village hall wakes and family meals after a funeral, serving salads, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In rural Eton, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Eton (SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Eton?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
In Eton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
Relatives driving in can use the A332 and B3022 to reach Eton.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Autumn and winter afternoons in Eton get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Questions from Eton
What’s the nearest station to Eton?
The closest is Windsor & Eton Riverside station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint John the Evangelist: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When do you start roasting?
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 space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you come to Eton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Eton and Windsor and Maidenhead. Send us the address for a quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Eton hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Eton
Eton is about 1 mile north-east of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Eton suit a hog roast. Eton is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Eton to Reading (about 16 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of Saint John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Eton may suit.
We cover wakes in every part of SL4 and the streets around it. From High Street, Eton Square and Common Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Eton on the A332 and B3022, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Clewer (1 mile south-west), Eton Wick (1 mile west), Windsor (1 mile south-west), Boveney (2 miles west) and Dedworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (6 miles west), Boyn Hill (6 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Upton Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Museum of Eton Life (under half a mile south). Within reach you will find Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include St George's School (0.6 miles south) and The Windsor Boys' School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Christopher Hotel (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (1.4 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Eton
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Eton
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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