West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Chapel Row, West Berkshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Chapel Row and across West Berkshire.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering in Chapel Row
Chapel Row: halls, homes and travel
Chapel Row is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Chapel Row? We can help. We cater all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chapel Row to Reading (about 9 miles away).
After a service at Douai Abbey Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chapel Row; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RG7, we can bring the roaster to you. From Hatch Close, Paradise Lane and Hatch Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Upper Woolhampton (1 mile south-east), Midgham Green (1 mile south-west), Beenham (1 mile east), Tutts Clump (1 mile north-east) and Beenham Stocks (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include The Bladebone Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
About our funeral wake catering in Chapel Row
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re often booked for memorial gatherings and wakes at home.
For a wake near Chapel Row, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Chapel Row (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Chapel Row
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Chapel Row
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A short route for the equipment
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Chapel Row
What’s the nearest station to Chapel Row?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is Chapel Row too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Who books funeral wake catering in Chapel Row?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Chapel Row, such as:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Midgham station is about 1.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-December sunset in Chapel Row is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards