West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Bishop's Green
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Bishop's Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Bishop's Green
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Funeral wake catering in Bishop's Green, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Bishop's Green and West Berkshire, wherever the family gathers. We are often asked to cater family meals after a funeral and gatherings at the family home, serving salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Bishop's Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Bishop's Green (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Bishop's Green
Is Bishop's Green close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Bishop's Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Bishop's Green hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Bishop's Green
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Also near Bishop's Green
What else we do in Bishop's Green
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning the wake in Bishop's Green
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bishop's Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Wake catering near Bishop's Green
Bishop's Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bishop's Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Bishop's Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in RG20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Beech Road, Kestrel Gardens and Peregrine Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Bishop's Green, we also cover Heads Hill (1 mile north-east), Headley (1 mile east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north), Mill Green (2 miles east) and Plastow Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.7 miles north) and Donnington Castle (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Bishop's Green includes Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Bishop's Green include The Clere School (1.9 miles south-west)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in Bishop's Green, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards