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Funeral Wake Catering for Burghclere
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Burghclere and across West Berkshire.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Burghclere
Funeral wake catering in Burghclere, carved to order
Wakes in Burghclere happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for ashes ceremonies and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In rural Burghclere, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Burghclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Wakes in Burghclere are usually 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 reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Burghclere?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Burghclere. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 3.5 miles north.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Burghclere
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Common questions in Burghclere
Is Burghclere too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Ascension: can you cater?
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’ll gather.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
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.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Burghclere: halls, homes and travel
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Burghclere suit a hog roast. Burghclere is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of the Ascension often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in RG20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Burghclere, we also cover Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Burghclere include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (under half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.3 miles north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away