West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Sheffield Bottom
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Sheffield Bottom? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Sheffield Bottom
Funeral wake catering near Sheffield Bottom
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We are frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and anniversary memorials, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Sheffield Bottom, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Sheffield Bottom (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Sheffield Bottom: halls, homes and travel
Sheffield Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever your wake is in Sheffield Bottom, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Sheffield Bottom is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Deans Copse Road and Moulden Way, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Trash Green (1 mile south-east), Theale (1 mile north-west), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile south-west), Burghfield (1 mile south-east) and Sulhamstead (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east), Shaw (11 miles west) and Kingsclere (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sheffield Bottom include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Theale Green Community School (1.1 miles north-west) and Theale Green Community School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fox & Hounds pub (within half a mile south)
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Sheffield Bottom
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Sheffield Bottom
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Sheffield Bottom. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
Relatives arriving by train should know that Theale station is about 0.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Sheffield Bottom stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
FAQs for Sheffield Bottom
Is Sheffield Bottom close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Sheffield Bottom?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Sheffield Bottom
Other occasions in Sheffield Bottom
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away