Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Stubbles
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Stubbles and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
Book a hog roast in Stubbles
Wake catering near Stubbles
Stubbles is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Stubbles. Stubbles is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Stubbles to Reading (9 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Goring & Streatley station, about 3.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Stubbles is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RG8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ashampstead (1 mile north-west), Ashampstead Green (1 mile north-west), Upper Basildon (1 mile east), Burnt Hill (1 mile south) and New Town (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hartslock.
How our funeral wake catering works in Stubbles
Wakes in Stubbles happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads and more.
Near Stubbles, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Stubbles (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Stubbles, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG8 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.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Towns and villages near Stubbles
What else we do in Stubbles
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the roaster can go in Stubbles
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Stubbles?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Stubbles questions
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.
How far is Stubbles from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What affects the price in Stubbles
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Time on site
- Travel to Stubbles
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Stubbles?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Stubbles, including:
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Church of St Clement, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away