West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wokefield, West Berkshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Wokefield.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Wokefield
About our funeral wake catering in Wokefield
Wake catering across Wokefield and West Berkshire, wherever the family gathers. We serve rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and celebrations of life.
For a wake near Wokefield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Wokefield (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
After a funeral in Wokefield
Wokefield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Wokefield. Wokefield is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater.
For wakes in RG7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Wokefield we cover include Goddard's Green (1 mile west), Burghfield Common (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-west), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Fair Cross (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Speenhamland (13 miles west), Calcot (3 miles north), Shaw (12 miles west) and Theale (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Wokefield includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Occasions we serve in Wokefield
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Wokefield. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Mortimer station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Wokefield?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Wokefield
Which station is closest to Wokefield?
Mortimer station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
How far is Wokefield from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wake in Wokefield, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
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.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Nearby places to Wokefield
Also in Wokefield
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards