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Hog Roast for a Wake in Penwood, West Berkshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Penwood? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Penwood
How our funeral wake catering works in Penwood
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and family get-togethers after a service.
For a wake near Penwood, a farmhouse or village hall often 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.
- Location
- Penwood (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Penwood is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
To get a quote, just 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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Penwood questions
Which station is closest to Penwood?
Newbury station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael Archangel: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Penwood
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Penwood
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Penwood
The family can spend time with guests.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Penwood:
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Nearby places to Penwood
Also in Penwood
Wake catering near Penwood
Penwood is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Penwood is well within our area for wakes. Penwood is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael Archangel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RG20 postcode area and the streets around it. From Penwood Heights, Woodlands and Foxs Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Woolton Hill (1 mile north-west), Highclere (1 mile south-west), Wash Water (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile north) and Burghclere (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Penwood include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (1.9 miles east)
- 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