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Hog Roast for a Wake in Burghfield, Reading
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Burghfield and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
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Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. A hog roast suits wakes around Burghfield, whatever the venue. Burghfield is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of RG30. That could mean a wake in a garden on Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burghfield include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
Funeral wake catering near Burghfield
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We’re often asked to cater church and village hall wakes and life celebrations, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Burghfield, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
What affects the price in Burghfield
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Burghfield
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
FAQs for Burghfield
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Burghfield from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Burghfield are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Burghfield
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Burghfield. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards