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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upton, Slough
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Upton.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Upton
Funeral wake catering in Upton, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Upton is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s ashes ceremonies and anniversary memorials, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In Upton, the hall is frequently where people gather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Occasions we serve in Upton
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Upton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
Relatives driving in can use the M4 and A332 to reach Upton.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Why choose a hog roast in Upton?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- One contact on the day
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Upton
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Most wakes in Upton are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Upton suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 31 places across Slough. We cater events right across the region, from Upton to Reading (17 miles away).
A club or hall near Upton gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. For a service at a church like Church of St Laurence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in SL1, SL3 and SL2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Upton sits on or near the M4 and A332, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Long Close School (within half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Common questions in Upton
Is Upton close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upton, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Towns and villages near Upton
Also in Upton
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards