Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lower Basildon
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Lower Basildon.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near Lower Basildon
About our funeral wake catering in Lower Basildon
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and hall gatherings after a service, with salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Near Lower Basildon, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Lower Basildon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Lower Basildon: halls, homes and travel
Lower Basildon is about 7 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Lower Basildon, whatever the venue. Lower Basildon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lower Basildon to Reading (7 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Bartholomew's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Lower Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RG8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Goring (2 miles north), Elvendon (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles north-west), South Stoke (3 miles north) and Hungerford Green (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Basildon include Hartslock.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Tavern (less than half a mile north-west)
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In winter, it is dark in Lower Basildon by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Lower Basildon
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lower Basildon, including:
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Lower Basildon
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Lower Basildon
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Lower Basildon
Other occasions in Lower Basildon
Questions from Lower Basildon
Is Lower Basildon too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away