West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Aldermaston Soke
Funeral wake catering in Aldermaston Soke: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near Aldermaston Soke
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Aldermaston Soke
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we’re often booked for remembrance gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake near Aldermaston Soke, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Aldermaston Soke (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Aldermaston Soke
Do you come out to small places like Aldermaston Soke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Aldermaston Soke from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Who books funeral wake catering in Aldermaston Soke?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Aldermaston Soke, such as:
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Aldermaston station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Summer evenings in Aldermaston Soke stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
After a funeral in Aldermaston Soke
Aldermaston Soke is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Aldermaston Soke. We cater 155 places across West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Aldermaston Soke to Reading (8 miles away).
Families holding a service at Saint Luke's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Anywhere in RG7, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Benyon Road and Soke Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Old Warren (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Silchester (1 mile south-east) and Tadley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Aldermaston Soke includes Hosehill Lake.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Where the roaster can go in Aldermaston Soke
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Aldermaston Soke
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away