West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Longlane
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Longlane and across West Berkshire.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Longlane
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
How our funeral wake catering works in Longlane
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and pub and club wakes.
For a wake near Longlane, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Longlane (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Longlane
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Wakes in Longlane are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
What else we do in Longlane
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Wakes in Longlane: venues and practical details
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your wake is in Longlane, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at Holy Trinity often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Longlane; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RG18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Longlane
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Questions from Longlane
Do you come out to small places like Longlane?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater in Longlane?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Longlane and the rest of West Berkshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards