West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Benham Hill
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Benham Hill and the surrounding area.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering for Benham Hill
About our funeral wake catering in Benham Hill
Services can run over, and that is fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include scattering-of-ashes gatherings and church and village hall wakes, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
Around Benham Hill, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Benham Hill (RG14, RG19, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Benham Hill
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn and winter afternoons in Benham Hill get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and 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 covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Benham Hill?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Benham Hill hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Benham Hill?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Benham Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Wakes in Benham Hill: venues and practical details
Benham Hill is about 1 mile east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Benham Hill? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 155 places across West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Benham Hill to Reading (about 14 miles away).
Wakes anywhere in RG14, RG19 and RG18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Manor Lane, Arkle Avenue and Turnpike Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Stone Copse (1 mile north), Ashmore Green (1 mile north-east), Thatcham (1 mile east), Cold Ash (2 miles north-east) and Longlane (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Donnington Castle (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (1.3 miles north-west) and Trinity School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (within half a mile west)
Also near Benham Hill
What else we do in Benham Hill
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Benham Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Benham Hill?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Could you cook in Victoria Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away