West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Calcot
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Calcot.
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Calcot
Funeral wake catering in Calcot, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater home wakes and gatherings after a cremation, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a wake in a place like Calcot, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Calcot (RG31)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Wake catering near Calcot
Calcot is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Calcot? We cover the whole area. Calcot is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater.
If relatives are coming by rail, Theale station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across RG31 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Curtis Road, Barclay Road and Royal Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-east), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile north) and Theale (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west). Calcot is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (3.3 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Calcot include Little Heath School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Murdochs pub (under half a mile east)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Calcot
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
FAQs for Calcot
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Calcot?
Theale station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late September, sunset in Calcot is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the wake in Calcot
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Calcot, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Nearby places to Calcot
Other occasions in Calcot
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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