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Hog Roast for a Wake in Aldermaston Wharf, West Berkshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Aldermaston Wharf? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Aldermaston Wharf?
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china.
Funeral wake catering in Aldermaston Wharf, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include church and village hall wakes and ashes ceremonies, with salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a wake near Aldermaston Wharf, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Aldermaston Wharf questions
Do you come out to small places like Aldermaston Wharf?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in Aldermaston Wharf stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Aldermaston Wharf?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Aldermaston Wharf and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Aldermaston Wharf: Aldermaston station.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Aldermaston Wharf: halls, homes and travel
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We’re happy to travel to Aldermaston Wharf for wakes and the places nearby. We cater all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Aldermaston Wharf to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Aldermaston Wharf includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Butt Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away