West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Heads Hill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Heads Hill.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Heads Hill?
Funeral wake catering in Heads Hill, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Heads Hill happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and gatherings at the family home.
Near Heads Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Heads Hill
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Heads Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Places near Heads Hill
What else we do in Heads Hill
Questions from Heads Hill
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
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’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Heads Hill?
Thatcham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Heads Hill?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Heads Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
Wake catering near Heads Hill
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Heads Hill? We can help. Heads Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Heads Hill to Reading (14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Thatcham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RG19 and RG20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Heads Hill, we also cover Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
- Local schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards