Slough · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Slough
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Slough and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in Slough
Funeral wake catering in Slough, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it is home wakes and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
Wakes in Slough can be at home or at a local hall or club. We need a level outdoor cooking spot. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Wake catering near Slough
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. We’re happy to travel to Slough for wakes. We cater 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A4 and A332 to reach Slough. A club or hall near Slough gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
For wakes in SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A4 and A332 close by, Slough is easy for us to reach for your wake. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Nearby schools include The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and Westgate School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Slough
Can you do a hog roast in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at St Michael and All Angels: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request.
Towns and villages near Slough
Also in Slough
Why choose funeral wake catering in Slough?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Slough most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at St Michael and All Angels frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer wake in Slough, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SL1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Slough
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Slough
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away