West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Beansheaf Farm
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Beansheaf Farm.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Beansheaf Farm
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Funeral wake catering in Beansheaf Farm, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and memorial gatherings.
In Beansheaf Farm, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Beansheaf Farm
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Beansheaf Farm
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Beansheaf Farm, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose a hog roast in Beansheaf Farm?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Questions from Beansheaf Farm
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Beansheaf Farm close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Beansheaf Farm, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, 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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Arranging a wake in Beansheaf Farm
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Beansheaf Farm and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Beansheaf Farm is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.4 miles west.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RG31 and RG30 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Beansheaf Farm, we cover Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Murdochs pub (under half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards