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Hog Roast for a Wake in Horton, Slough
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Horton and across Slough.
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Horton?
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Horton
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
How our funeral wake catering works in Horton
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For gatherings at the family home and wakes in village halls, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
For a wake near Horton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Wakes in Horton: venues and practical details
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. We cater wakes across Horton and nearby. Horton is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in SL3 and TW19, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). The countryside around Horton includes Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Public House (within half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
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. Summer evenings in Horton stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SL3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Horton
Is Horton close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Horton?
The closest is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you cover Horton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Horton and the rest of Slough included. Send us the address for a quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Horton?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Horton most often book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Horton
Other occasions in Horton
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Horton hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away