Slough · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Wexham Court
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Wexham Court and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Wexham Court
About our funeral wake catering in Wexham Court
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. Whether it’s celebrations of life and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes and more.
In rural Wexham Court, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Wexham Court get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Wexham Court: halls, homes and travel
Wexham Court is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Wexham Court? We cover the whole area. We cover all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
A club or hall near Wexham Court gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
For wakes in SL2 and SL3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Wexham Road and Century Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Wexham Court we cover include Wexham Street (1 mile north), George Green (1 mile south-east), Stoke Poges (1 mile north), Middlegreen (2 miles south-east) and Upton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Cippenham (3 miles west), Burnham (4 miles west), Datchet (3 miles south), Huntercombe (3 miles west), Ditton (3 miles south) and Poyle (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (3 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Taplow Lake and Stoke Common.
- Local schools include Wexham Court Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Wexham Court
Is Wexham Court too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Wexham Court?
Slough station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you come to Wexham Court?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Occasions we serve in Wexham Court
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Wexham Court, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Slough station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near Wexham Court
More for events in Wexham Court
Where the roaster can go in Wexham Court
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Wexham Court
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away