West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Newbury, West Berkshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Newbury and West Berkshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Newbury
How our funeral wake catering works in Newbury
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. We serve new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for one-year memorials and church and village hall wakes.
In Newbury, choosing a venue near the service helps guests. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Most wakes in Newbury are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Occasions we serve in Newbury
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Newbury, such as:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like St Nicolas Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Newbury
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Newbury
What’s the nearest station to Newbury?
Newbury has its own station: Newbury station.
Is Newbury close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
After a funeral in Newbury
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Newbury and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Newbury has its own station, Newbury station. Newbury is on or near the A4 and A339, handy for relatives driving in.
Anywhere in RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A4 and A339, Newbury is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Newbury is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Newbury include Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Diamond Tap (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Newbury
Also in Newbury
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
What affects the price in Newbury
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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