West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Burghfield Hill, West Berkshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Burghfield Hill.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Burghfield Hill?
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
How our funeral wake catering works in Burghfield Hill
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and family get-togethers after a service.
In Burghfield Hill, the hall is frequently where people gather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Burghfield Hill is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Wakes in Burghfield Hill: venues and practical details
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Burghfield Hill, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cater wakes across the RG7 and RG30 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Burghfield Hill we cover include Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Burghfield Hill has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Common questions in Burghfield Hill
Is Burghfield Hill close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Burghfield Hill
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
In Burghfield Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards