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Funeral Wake Catering for Burghfield Bridge
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Burghfield Bridge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Burghfield Bridge
Wake catering near Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Burghfield Bridge is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Matthew's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the RG30 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Burghfield Bridge include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Local schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cunning Man pub (within half a mile north-east)
Funeral wake catering in Burghfield Bridge, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. For remembrance gatherings and family meals after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Burghfield Bridge, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
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Where the roaster can go in Burghfield Bridge
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Burghfield Bridge
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Burghfield Bridge
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Questions from Burghfield Bridge
Which station is closest to Burghfield Bridge?
Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Burghfield Bridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Autumn and winter afternoons in Burghfield Bridge get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Burghfield Bridge
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Burghfield Bridge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away