West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Midgham Green, West Berkshire
Funeral wake catering in Midgham Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Midgham Green
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How our funeral wake catering works in Midgham Green
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it is celebrations of life and memorial gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
Near Midgham Green, wakes are often at home or in the 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.
- Where
- Midgham Green (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Midgham Green
Midgham Green is about 3 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Midgham Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Matthew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Midgham Green is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include New Road Hill and Carbinswood Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Midgham Green we cover include Upper Woolhampton (1 mile east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Beenham (2 miles east), Beenham Stocks (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Wharf (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include Falmouth Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Common questions in Midgham Green
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Matthew: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Midgham Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you cover Midgham Green?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Midgham Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Events we cater in Midgham Green
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Midgham Green. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Where the roaster can go in Midgham Green
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Midgham Green
Other occasions in Midgham Green
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Midgham Green get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards