West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Bagnor
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Bagnor.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Bagnor
Which station is closest to Bagnor?
Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Bagnor from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Funeral wake catering in Bagnor, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. On the menu are apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Bagnor, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Bagnor (RG14, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Bagnor
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Bagnor, including:
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
After a funeral in Bagnor
Bagnor is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Bagnor? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in RG14 and RG20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Speen (1 mile south), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Stockcross (1 mile west) and Marsh Benham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (10 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Bagnor includes Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Bagnor include Trinity School (1.3 miles east) and Trinity School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Starting Gate pub (0.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Bagnor
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Bagnor
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Also near Bagnor
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Where the roaster can go in Bagnor
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Bagnor, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away