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Hog Roast for a Wake in Burnt Hill, West Berkshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Burnt Hill and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Burnt Hill
Funeral wake catering in Burnt Hill, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Whether it is ashes ceremonies and gatherings at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
Near Burnt Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Who books funeral wake catering in Burnt Hill?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Burnt Hill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In winter, it’s dark in Burnt Hill by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Burnt Hill?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Also near Burnt Hill
What else we do in Burnt Hill
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Burnt Hill: halls, homes and travel
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Burnt Hill and the surrounding area. Burnt Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Burnt Hill is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RG18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Burnt Hill includes Hartslock.
Burnt Hill questions
How far is Burnt Hill from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater in Burnt Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away