West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Kingsclere
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Kingsclere? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
A hog roast near Kingsclere
About our funeral wake catering in Kingsclere
A wake in Kingsclere is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. For hall gatherings after a service and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads and more.
In Kingsclere, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Kingsclere (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- 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 before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
Wakes in Kingsclere: venues and practical details
Kingsclere is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover wakes in Kingsclere, as well as the surrounding area. Kingsclere is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Kingsclere to Reading (about 14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on King John Road, George Street and Garden Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Wolverton (2 miles east), Ecchinswell (2 miles west), Plastow Green (2 miles north), Fair Oak (2 miles north-east) and Headley (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (6 miles north). The countryside around Kingsclere includes Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you will find George And Horne Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Kingsclere: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Kingsclere?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
How far is Kingsclere from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you come to Kingsclere?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Kingsclere and the rest of West Berkshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Kingsclere?
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Kingsclere. Here are some of the most popular:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Thatcham station is about 4.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Why choose a hog roast in Kingsclere?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Kingsclere hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Also near Kingsclere
Other occasions in Kingsclere
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wake in Kingsclere, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away