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Funeral Wake Catering for Stoke Poges
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Stoke Poges.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Stoke Poges
About our funeral wake catering in Stoke Poges
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 doesn’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater pub and club wakes and celebrations of life, serving halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In Stoke Poges, the hall is frequently where people gather. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Occasions we serve in Stoke Poges
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Stoke Poges, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Slough station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Places near Stoke Poges
What else we do in Stoke Poges
Stoke Poges: halls, homes and travel
Stoke Poges is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stoke Poges and the surrounding area. Stoke Poges is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Andrew's Church Centre, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Local halls and clubs near Stoke Poges can host a wake if home is too small.
Wakes anywhere in SL2 and SL3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Bells Hill, Decies Way and Sefton Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Stoke Poges, we also cover Wexham Street (1 mile east), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (2 miles north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Hedgerley Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (3 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (3 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Stoke Poges has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Stoke Poges include Khalsa Secondary Academy (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Stoke Poges questions
Is Stoke Poges close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at St Andrew's Church Centre: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake 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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SL2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Stoke Poges
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Stoke Poges are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards