West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Plastow Green
Funeral wake catering in Plastow Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Plastow Green
Plastow Green: your questions answered
How far is Plastow Green from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Plastow Green?
Thatcham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater in Plastow Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Plastow Green and the rest of West Berkshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
About our funeral wake catering in Plastow Green
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it’s scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
Near Plastow Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer evenings in Plastow Green stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Plastow Green
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Plastow Green
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Plastow Green?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Plastow Green, including:
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
Wake catering near Plastow Green
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wakes in Plastow Green are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Plastow Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Thatcham station is about 2.9 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RG19, we can bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Plastow Green, we cover Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Where the roaster can go in Plastow Green
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards