Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hungerford, Wokingham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hungerford and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Hungerford?
How our funeral wake catering works in Hungerford
Services can run over, and that is fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include memorial events and wakes at home, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In a small place like Hungerford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Also near Hungerford
Other occasions in Hungerford
Common questions in Hungerford
How far is Hungerford from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Hungerford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
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’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Wake catering near Hungerford
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Hungerford is well within our area for wakes. Hungerford is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hungerford to Reading (7 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RG10 and the streets around it. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Hungerford, we cover Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). Within reach you will find Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles north)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Hungerford are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Hungerford
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hungerford, such as:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Hungerford
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away