Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Emmbrook, Wokingham
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Emmbrook? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Emmbrook
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How our funeral wake catering works in Emmbrook
Wakes in Emmbrook happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake in a place like Emmbrook, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Arranging a wake in Emmbrook
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Wherever your wake is in Emmbrook, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Emmbrook to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Woosehill Community Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the RG41 and RG40 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Emmbrook we cover include Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Emmbrook has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Emmbrook include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Emmbrook include The Emmbrook School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Emmbrook Inn (less than half a mile south)
What affects the price in Emmbrook
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or RG41 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Emmbrook
How far is Emmbrook from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Woosehill Community Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Late-December sunset in Emmbrook is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG41 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Emmbrook
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Emmbrook:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wokingham station, about 0.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards