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Funeral Wake Catering for Farnham Royal
Funeral wake catering in Farnham Royal: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Farnham Royal
Funeral wake catering near Farnham Royal
Wakes in Farnham Royal happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for home wakes and one-year memorials.
In rural Farnham Royal, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
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How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Farnham Royal, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Farnham Royal
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We cover wakes in Farnham Royal, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 31 towns and villages in Slough. We cater events right across the region, from Farnham Royal to Reading (17 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Burnham station is about 1.8 miles away. A club or hall near Farnham Royal gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Wakes anywhere in SL2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a wake on streets such as Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (4 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Beechwood School (0.5 miles south) and Caldicott School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Farnham Royal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Farnham Royal?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Farnham Royal, such as:
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Farnham Royal
How far is Farnham Royal from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater in Farnham Royal?
Yes, Farnham Royal is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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