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Hog Roast for a Wake in Earlstone Common, West Berkshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Earlstone Common.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Earlstone Common
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
About our funeral wake catering in Earlstone Common
A wake in Earlstone Common is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and wakes at home, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
In a small place like Earlstone Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Earlstone Common
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
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 we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer evenings in Earlstone Common stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Earlstone Common
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Earlstone Common. Earlstone Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Earlstone Common to Reading (16 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of the Ascension, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in RG20, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Earlstone Common includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Burghclere Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Common questions in Earlstone Common
Which station is closest to Earlstone Common?
Newbury station, about 3 miles north of the centre.
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 normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you cover Earlstone Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Earlstone Common and West Berkshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
For event organisers in Earlstone Common
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away