West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Sheepdrove
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Sheepdrove and West Berkshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Sheepdrove
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Sheepdrove
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Sheepdrove
Wake catering across Sheepdrove and West Berkshire, at homes, halls and venues. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Sheepdrove, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Questions from Sheepdrove
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you come to Sheepdrove?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sheepdrove and West Berkshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Sheepdrove is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Sheepdrove
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Places near Sheepdrove
Also in Sheepdrove
Who books funeral wake catering in Sheepdrove?
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Sheepdrove, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
Wake catering near Sheepdrove
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Sheepdrove is well within our area for wakes. Sheepdrove is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 20 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Sheepdrove; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across RG17. Other places close to Sheepdrove we cover include Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Sheepdrove include Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Sheepdrove
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards