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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ecchinswell, West Berkshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Ecchinswell.
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Ecchinswell
Funeral wake catering near Ecchinswell
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For anniversary memorials and wakes at a local club, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
Near Ecchinswell, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
For event organisers in Ecchinswell
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Ecchinswell?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Ecchinswell hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Ecchinswell
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Ecchinswell. Ecchinswell is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Thatcham station is about 4.6 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RG20, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Ecchinswell, we cover Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include The Clere School (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Ecchinswell?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ecchinswell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Most wakes in Ecchinswell are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Ecchinswell
Is Ecchinswell close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cover Ecchinswell?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
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More for events in Ecchinswell
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away