Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Barkham
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Barkham and Wokingham, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Barkham
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Funeral wake catering in Barkham, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include home wakes and memorial gatherings, with new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Barkham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Wakes in Barkham: venues and practical details
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We cover wakes in Barkham. Barkham is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG40 and RG41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Barkham Road and Barkham Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Barkham includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Barkham include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House And Smithy (under half a mile west)
Places near Barkham
Other occasions in Barkham
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Planning the wake in Barkham
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Barkham. Here are some of the most popular:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Barkham hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Barkham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG40 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
China crockery is available on request.
Barkham questions
How far is Barkham from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Barkham?
Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards