Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Taplow
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Taplow.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Taplow
Funeral wake catering in Taplow, slow-roasted on site
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 serve new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for pub and club wakes and life celebrations.
For a wake near Taplow, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Taplow (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Autumn and winter afternoons in Taplow get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Questions from Taplow
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicolas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Braywick Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
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.
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.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Events we cater in Taplow
Quiet, respectful service.
In Taplow and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicolas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Wake catering near Taplow
Taplow is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. A hog roast suits wakes around Taplow, whatever the venue. We cover 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our bookings stretch from Taplow to Reading (14 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Taplow station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Anywhere in SL6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Rectory Road and Hill Farm Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hitchambury (1 mile north-east), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (2 miles south-east) and Bray (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Windsor (4 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south-west), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (4 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south) and South Ascot (9 miles south).
A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Taplow include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Oak and Saw pub (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Taplow
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Places near Taplow
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards