West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Swallowfield
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Swallowfield and West Berkshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Swallowfield?
About our funeral wake catering in Swallowfield
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes in village halls and anniversary memorials.
Near Swallowfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Swallowfield
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Wakes in Swallowfield: venues and practical details
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Swallowfield. We bring hog roasts to 155 places across West Berkshire.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in RG7, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Local schools include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Also near Swallowfield
What else we do in Swallowfield
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- Site access
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Swallowfield
Is Swallowfield too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Swallowfield close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
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 picture if you’re unsure.
Do you cover Swallowfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Swallowfield and the rest of West Berkshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Planning the wake in Swallowfield
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Swallowfield:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In winter, it is dark in Swallowfield by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away