Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Newtown, Wokingham
Funeral wake catering in Newtown: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Newtown?
Questions from Newtown
Which station is closest to Newtown?
Reading station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
Is Newtown close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater in Newtown?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Newtown and Wokingham. Send us the address for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Funeral wake catering near Newtown
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and hall gatherings after a service, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In Newtown, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Events we cater in Newtown
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Newtown, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at St John and St Stephen, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Places near Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Autumn and winter afternoons in Newtown get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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 set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Why choose a hog roast in Newtown?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Newtown hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Arranging a wake in Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Newtown. Newtown is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
For family travelling by train, Reading station is about 1.1 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RG1, RG6 and RG4 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Newtown, we also cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Newtown has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Bulmershe College (less than half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Fisherman's Cottage pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards