West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Stratfield Mortimer
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Stratfield Mortimer and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Stratfield Mortimer
Funeral wake catering near Stratfield Mortimer
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. For family get-togethers after a service and wakes in village halls, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a wake near Stratfield Mortimer, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Stratfield Mortimer?
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stratfield Mortimer:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Stratfield Mortimer: Mortimer station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
Places near Stratfield Mortimer
Other occasions in Stratfield Mortimer
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Stratfield Mortimer
Do you come out to small places like Stratfield Mortimer?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Stratfield Mortimer?
Stratfield Mortimer has its own station: Mortimer station.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
After a funeral in Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover Stratfield Mortimer and its neighbours for wakes. Stratfield Mortimer is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Saint John The Evangelist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7. That could mean a wake in a garden on The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Stratfield Mortimer, we also cover Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Stratfield Mortimer are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Stratfield Mortimer
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards