West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Aldermaston
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Aldermaston and across West Berkshire.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering for Aldermaston
Funeral wake catering near Aldermaston
Wakes in Aldermaston happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We’re often asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and pub and club wakes, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
Near Aldermaston, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Aldermaston
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
What affects the price in Aldermaston
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Wake catering near Aldermaston
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Aldermaston. Aldermaston is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
For wakes in RG7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Aldermaston include Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Aldermaston include The Hurst School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.9 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Towns and villages near Aldermaston
Also in Aldermaston
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Aldermaston
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Aldermaston. In late September, sunset in Aldermaston is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards