West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Highclere
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Highclere? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Highclere
Funeral wake catering near Highclere
Wakes in Highclere happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For home wakes and remembrance gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a wake near Highclere, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Highclere (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Who books funeral wake catering in Highclere?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Highclere, including:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that Newbury station is about 4.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently 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
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Highclere
How far is Highclere from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Highclere?
Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Highclere is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Highclere
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Highclere, whatever the venue. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Highclere to Reading (19 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael Archangel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. Local streets include Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Highclere, we also cover Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Local schools include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Highclere?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away