West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Eddington, West Berkshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Upper Eddington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Upper Eddington?
How our funeral wake catering works in Upper Eddington
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For remembrance gatherings and wakes in village halls, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes for your guests.
Near Upper Eddington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Upper Eddington
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Upper Eddington
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Upper Eddington
Do you come out to small places like Upper Eddington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues 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.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Upper Eddington get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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 roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Eddington, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Upper Eddington
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Eddington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as Hungerford Methodist Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Where the roaster can go in Upper Eddington
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Eddington
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near Upper Eddington
Also in Upper Eddington
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Wakes in Upper Eddington: venues and practical details
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover wakes in Upper Eddington. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Upper Eddington to Reading (23 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A4 to reach Upper Eddington. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Hungerford station, about 0.6 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Upper Eddington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RG17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Upper Eddington sits on or near the A4, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Upper Eddington, we cover Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Schools near Upper Eddington include John O'Gaunt School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Amore pub (under half a mile south)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away