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Funeral Wake Catering in Tidmarsh
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Tidmarsh? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Tidmarsh
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In winter, it is dark in Tidmarsh by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Funeral wake catering in Tidmarsh, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and family get-togethers after a service, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Tidmarsh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Tidmarsh (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Tidmarsh
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you come to Tidmarsh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tidmarsh and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Wakes in Tidmarsh: venues and practical details
Tidmarsh is about 5 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Tidmarsh, from gardens to fields. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire.
After a service at Church of St Laurence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tidmarsh, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RG8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Strachey Close and Tidmarsh Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Sulham (1 mile east), Pangbourne (1 mile north), Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Little Heath (2 miles south-east) and Englefield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north), Great Western Park (12 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles south) and Battle Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around Tidmarsh includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include Denefield School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys pub (0.9 miles north)
Places near Tidmarsh
What else we do in Tidmarsh
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Tidmarsh?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Tidmarsh, such as:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Where the roaster can go in Tidmarsh
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Tidmarsh
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away