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Funeral Wake Catering in Beenham Stocks
Funeral wake catering in Beenham Stocks: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Beenham Stocks
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Beenham Stocks, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and pub and club wakes, with salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In a small place like Beenham Stocks, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Beenham Stocks (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Wakes in Beenham Stocks are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
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: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
What affects the price in Beenham Stocks
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Beenham Stocks
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
After a funeral in Beenham Stocks
Beenham Stocks is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Beenham Stocks? We cover the whole area. Beenham Stocks is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Beenham Stocks, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Beenham (1 mile south-west), Lower Padworth (1 mile south-east), Southend (1 mile north), Aldermaston Wharf (1 mile south) and Tutts Clump (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.7 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Beenham Stocks
What’s the nearest station to Beenham Stocks?
The closest is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Beenham Stocks?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Beenham Stocks most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
Where the roaster can go in Beenham Stocks
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards