West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Green, West Berkshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Upper Green? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
A hog roast near Upper Green
Funeral wake catering in Upper Green, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for remembrance days and memorial gatherings.
In rural Upper Green, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Upper Green (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Who books funeral wake catering in Upper Green?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upper Green, such as:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Kintbury station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Common questions in Upper Green
Is Upper Green close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Green?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
For event organisers in Upper Green
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Upper Green
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Travel to Upper Green
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Wakes in Upper Green: venues and practical details
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We are happy to travel to Upper Green for wakes and the places nearby. Upper Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Green to Reading (22 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.6 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it is dark in Upper Green by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away