West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hollington, West Berkshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hollington and West Berkshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Hollington
Funeral wake catering near Hollington
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For celebrations of life and ashes ceremonies, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
For a wake near Hollington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Hollington (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Hollington
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Hollington suit a hog roast. We cater all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Kintbury station is about 4.9 miles away.
For wakes in RG20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. For wakes just outside Hollington, we cover Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Hollington include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
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Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Hollington: your questions answered
How far is Hollington from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hollington?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Hollington hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hollington?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
In Hollington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of St Thomas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In winter, it is dark in Hollington by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards