West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Padworth, West Berkshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Padworth.
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Padworth
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
How our funeral wake catering works in Padworth
After a funeral in Padworth, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For gatherings at the family home and church and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a wake near Padworth, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Padworth (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Padworth
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning the wake in Padworth
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
For event organisers in Padworth
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
After a funeral in Padworth
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Padworth, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Padworth to Reading (7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Padworth includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.8 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Padworth hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Other occasions in Padworth
Padworth: your questions answered
Could you cook in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Padworth?
The closest is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you cover Padworth?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Padworth and West Berkshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Padworth. Most wakes in Padworth are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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