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Funeral Wake Catering in Hedgerley
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hedgerley and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Hedgerley
Funeral wake catering in Hedgerley, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re often booked for memorial events and family meals after a funeral.
For a wake near Hedgerley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
For event organisers in Hedgerley
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in Hedgerley, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hedgerley, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Hedgerley
Hedgerley is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. We cover wakes in Hedgerley, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 31 places across Slough. Our bookings stretch from Hedgerley to Reading (about 18 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Gerrards Cross station is about 2.3 miles away.
This part of Slough takes in SL2. Local streets include Jones Way, Hedgerley Hill and Cottage Park Road; 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 south-west), Farnham Common (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (2 miles south-west), Littleworth Corner (2 miles west) and Farnham Royal (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (4 miles south), Cippenham (4 miles south), Chalvey (5 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (5 miles south) and Burnham (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wexham Park Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hedgerley include Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
- Schools near Hedgerley include Khalsa Secondary Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Public House (within half a mile north)
Questions from Hedgerley
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Bulstrode Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hedgerley?
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hedgerley. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Hedgerley
Also in Hedgerley
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hedgerley
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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