West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Eddington, West Berkshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Eddington and West Berkshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Eddington
Funeral wake catering near Eddington
A wake in Eddington is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For wakes at home and remembrance days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
In a small place like Eddington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Eddington (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Wakes in Eddington are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Eddington
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Places near Eddington
More for events in Eddington
Questions from Eddington
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Eddington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Occasions we serve in Eddington
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Eddington, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
Families holding a service at Hungerford Methodist Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
After a funeral in Eddington
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Eddington and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Hungerford station serves Eddington directly. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Eddington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RG17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Eddington, we also cover Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Amore pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away