West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Fair Cross
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Fair Cross.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Fair Cross?
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Fair Cross
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
How our funeral wake catering works in Fair Cross
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For hall gatherings after a service and celebration-of-life gatherings, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Fair Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china.
Wakes in Fair Cross: venues and practical details
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fair Cross. Fair Cross is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG7 postcode area. For wakes just outside Fair Cross, we cover Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Fair Cross includes Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Questions from Fair Cross
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St. Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Fair Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater in Fair Cross?
Yes, Fair Cross is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What affects the price in Fair Cross
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Fair Cross, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Fair Cross
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
See our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Who books funeral wake catering in Fair Cross?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
In Fair Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Mortimer station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Fair Cross are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Also near Fair Cross
Other occasions in Fair Cross
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards