West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Beedon
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Beedon.
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Beedon
How our funeral wake catering works in Beedon
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. Whether it is anniversary memorials and wakes in village halls, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In rural Beedon, home or the hall is usual. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Beedon (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Wakes in Beedon are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning the wake in Beedon
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Beedon:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Beedon questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What affects the price in Beedon
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Beedon
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Wakes in Beedon: venues and practical details
Beedon is about 7 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Beedon? We cover the whole area. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Beedon; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Stanmore Road and Weston's or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in World's End (1 mile south), Peasemore (2 miles west), Downend (2 miles south), Chieveley (2 miles south) and North Heath (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south), Burghfield Common (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common and Churn Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Downs School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Coach pub (0.8 miles south)
Towns and villages near Beedon
Also in Beedon
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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