West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ashford Hill
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ashford Hill and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Ashford Hill
Wakes in Ashford Hill: venues and practical details
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We are happy to travel to Ashford Hill for wakes and the places nearby. Ashford Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG19, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include The Hurst School (1.3 miles east) and The Hurst School (1.3 miles east)
How our funeral wake catering works in Ashford Hill
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce, and we’re frequently booked for memorial events and hall gatherings after a service.
Near Ashford Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china.
Events we cater in Ashford Hill
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Ashford Hill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
Common questions in Ashford Hill
How far is Ashford Hill from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ashford Hill?
Midgham station, about 3 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Towns and villages near Ashford Hill
Also in Ashford Hill
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What affects the price in Ashford Hill
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Ashford Hill
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Ashford Hill?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Ashford Hill hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Ashford Hill 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.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away