West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Donnington, West Berkshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Donnington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Donnington
How our funeral wake catering works in Donnington
Wake catering across Donnington and West Berkshire, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. For remembrance days and wakes in village halls, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Donnington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Donnington (RG14)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Donnington
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Donnington, from gardens to fields. Donnington is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across the RG14 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (under half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east) and Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Castle pub (under half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Occasions we serve in Donnington
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Donnington
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Donnington questions
Is Donnington close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Is Donnington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Donnington stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Where the roaster can go in Donnington
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Also near Donnington
Also in Donnington
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away