West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Goddard's Green, West Berkshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Goddard's Green.
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Goddard's Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Goddard's Green
A wake in Goddard's Green is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it is celebrations of life and wakes in village halls, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
For a wake near Goddard's Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Goddard's Green: halls, homes and travel
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Goddard's Green is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Goddard's Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (1 mile west)
Questions from Goddard's Green
Do you come out to small places like Goddard's Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Goddard's Green from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late September, sunset in Goddard's Green is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books funeral wake catering in Goddard's Green?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Mortimer station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Goddard's Green
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
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Why choose a hog roast in Goddard's Green?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Goddard's Green
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards