West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Ball Hill
Funeral wake catering in Ball Hill: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Book a hog roast in Ball Hill
Funeral wake catering near Ball Hill
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for anniversary memorials and gatherings at the family home.
In a small place like Ball Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Wakes in Ball Hill: venues and practical details
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Ball Hill is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Ball Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ball Hill to Reading (19 miles away).
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Ball Hill, we cover Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Events we cater in Ball Hill
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ball Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Kintbury station, about 3.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Ball Hill hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Ball Hill is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ball Hill
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Ball Hill
Is Ball Hill close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Ball Hill?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards