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Hog Roast for a Wake in Farnham Common, Slough
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Farnham Common and across Slough.
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Book a hog roast in Farnham Common
Arranging a wake in Farnham Common
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We cover Farnham Common and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 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.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Burnham station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
Wakes anywhere in SL2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Farnham Common includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Farnham Common include Caldicott School (0.6 miles south-west) and Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Funeral wake catering in Farnham Common, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We are often asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes at a local club, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Farnham Common, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
FAQs for Farnham Common
Could you cook in Cocksherd Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Farnham Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
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.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How it 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 our chef carves it when you’re ready. Summer evenings in Farnham Common stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Farnham Common
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or SL2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in Farnham Common
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Farnham Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
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For event organisers in Farnham Common
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Farnham Common
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards