West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hampstead Norreys, West Berkshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hampstead Norreys and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Hampstead Norreys
About our funeral wake catering in Hampstead Norreys
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it is pub and club wakes and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Near Hampstead Norreys, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Hampstead Norreys: your questions answered
Is Hampstead Norreys close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Hampstead Norreys too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. 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.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What else we do in Hampstead Norreys
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Hampstead Norreys
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wakes in Hampstead Norreys are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hampstead Norreys to Reading (12 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hampstead Norreys; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RG18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Hampstead Norreys, we cover Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (under half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Downs School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Most wakes in Hampstead Norreys are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
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. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hampstead Norreys
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Occasions we serve in Hampstead Norreys
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
However big or small the event in Hampstead Norreys, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away