West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Silchester
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Silchester? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Silchester
About our funeral wake catering in Silchester
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and gatherings at the family home, serving salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
In a small place like Silchester, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Silchester (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
After a funeral in Silchester
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We’re happy to travel to Silchester for wakes. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Silchester to Reading (8 miles away).
For a service at a church like Saint Luke's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG7 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Silchester, we cover Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Silchester include Hosehill Lake.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Silchester
Also in Silchester
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Silchester
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Silchester
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Here’s what people in Silchester most often book a hog roast for:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For family travelling by train, Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Silchester is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Silchester questions
Which station is closest to Silchester?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
For event organisers in Silchester
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away