West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Easton, West Berkshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Easton.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Easton
For event organisers in Easton
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Funeral wake catering in Easton, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for ashes ceremonies and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Easton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Easton (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in Easton are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Easton
Easton is about 5 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Easton? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Easton to Reading (about 18 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Gregory, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Easton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RG20, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wickham (1 mile west), Weston (2 miles north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-west), Halfway (2 miles south) and Clapton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-east), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Easton includes Sole Common Pond.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Easton
What else we do in Easton
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Easton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books funeral wake catering in Easton?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Easton. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Common questions in Easton
What’s the nearest station to Easton?
Kintbury station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Easton from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away