West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Old Warren
Plenty of choice: 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 Old Warren.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Old Warren
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Old Warren are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Old Warren, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it is ashes ceremonies and home wakes, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
Near Old Warren, 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.
- Area
- Old Warren (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Old Warren
How far is Old Warren from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St.Saviours: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where the roaster can go in Old Warren
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Old Warren
Also in Old Warren
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Old Warren hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Occasions we serve in Old Warren
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Old Warren, such as:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
After a service at The Parish Church of St.Saviours, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
Wakes in Old Warren: venues and practical details
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Old Warren, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Old Warren we cover include Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards