West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Ashmansworth
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Ashmansworth.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Ashmansworth
How our funeral wake catering works in Ashmansworth
Wake catering across Ashmansworth and West Berkshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. For celebration-of-life gatherings and home wakes, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads and more.
For a wake near Ashmansworth, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the 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
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Arranging a wake in Ashmansworth
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Ashmansworth and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Ashmansworth is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
Anywhere in RG20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Ashmansworth we cover include Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
The countryside around Ashmansworth includes Sidown Hill.
Common questions in Ashmansworth
Is Ashmansworth close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Ashmansworth too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
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Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Ashmansworth stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Ashmansworth
Quiet, respectful service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashmansworth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ashmansworth
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Travel to Ashmansworth
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards