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Hog Roast for a Wake in Longford, Slough
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Longford and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
Slow-roasted pork in Longford
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Longford
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. For family meals after a funeral and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
Near Longford, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Longford: halls, homes and travel
Longford is about 2 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Longford, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Longford to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 0.5 miles away. Relatives driving in can use the A3044 to reach Longford.
This part of Slough takes in SL3, UB7 and TW6, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Wallis Road, Widgeon Road and Stanwell Moor Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A3044, Longford is easy for us to reach for your wake. For wakes just outside Longford, we cover Harmondsworth (1 mile north-east), Stanwell (2 miles south-east), Heathrow (2 miles east), Sipson (2 miles north-east) and West Bedfont (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Slough (6 miles north-west), Cippenham (7 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles west), Britwell (7 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west) and Harlington (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Longford
Other occasions in Longford
Planning the wake in Longford
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Longford, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
If the service runs late, we wait.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Longford hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Longford are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Longford
We are 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. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you cater in Longford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Longford and the rest of Slough included. Send us the address for a quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
For event organisers in Longford
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away