West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Farley Hill
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Farley Hill.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Farley Hill
Why choose a hog roast in Farley Hill?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Farley Hill hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Farley Hill, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it is pub and club wakes and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a wake near Farley Hill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Farley Hill
Other occasions in Farley Hill
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Farley Hill
We are gathering after a service at St Eligius: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Farley Hill?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Farley Hill?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Farley Hill most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For family travelling by train, Wokingham station, about 4.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Farley Hill are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Wakes in Farley Hill: venues and practical details
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. We cater wakes across Farley Hill and nearby. Farley Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Farley Hill to Reading (about 6 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Eligius, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Church Road and Jouldings Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Farley Hill, we cover Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Farley Hill include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Farley Hill include Bohunt School Wokingham (0.9 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Farley Hill
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Farley Hill
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards