West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Oare, West Berkshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Oare and across West Berkshire.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering in Oare
Why choose funeral wake catering in Oare?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Oare:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
Funeral wake catering near Oare
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re often booked for remembrance gatherings and ashes ceremonies.
For a wake near Oare, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Oare (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Oare: venues and practical details
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Oare and its neighbours for wakes. Oare is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Oare to Reading (13 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south. Oare 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.
Wherever your wake is in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Manor Lane and Old Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Oare, we cover Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Open spaces near Oare include Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Nearby places to Oare
Other occasions in Oare
For event organisers in Oare
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in Oare, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Oare?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Oare: your questions answered
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 come out to small places like Oare?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
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, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards