West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bury's Bank
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Bury's Bank.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Bury's Bank
Funeral wake catering near Bury's Bank
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and one-year memorials, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Bury's Bank, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Bury's Bank (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Bury's Bank
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Arranging a wake in Bury's Bank
Bury's Bank is about 2 miles south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bury's Bank and the surrounding area. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in RG19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Bury's Bank, we cover Heads Hill (1 mile south-east), Bishop's Green (1 mile south), Headley (2 miles south-east), Mill Green (3 miles south-east) and Colthrop (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.7 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Bury's Bank questions
Do you come out to small places like Bury's Bank?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Bury's Bank?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
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How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Most wakes in Bury's Bank are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the wake in Bury's Bank
Alternatives are available.
In Bury's Bank and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, Newbury Racecourse station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Why choose a hog roast in Bury's Bank?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away