West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hermitage
Funeral wake catering in Hermitage: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Hermitage?
How our funeral wake catering works in Hermitage
Wakes in Hermitage 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 new potatoes, apple sauce and salads, and we are often booked for one-year memorials and hall gatherings after a service.
In a small place like Hermitage, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Hermitage (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Hermitage and its neighbours for wakes. Hermitage is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hermitage to Reading (13 miles away).
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hermitage, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Hermitage include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
Other occasions in Hermitage
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Most wakes in Hermitage are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Hermitage
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hermitage. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Questions from Hermitage
Which station is closest to Hermitage?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles away.
How far is Hermitage from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or RG18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards