West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Upper Bucklebury
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upper Bucklebury and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Upper Bucklebury?
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Upper Bucklebury
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Funeral wake catering near Upper Bucklebury
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for family meals after a funeral and wakes at a local club.
In a small place like Upper Bucklebury, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Upper Bucklebury (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Upper Bucklebury by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Upper Bucklebury
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Upper Bucklebury
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Bucklebury. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
Arranging a wake in Upper Bucklebury
Upper Bucklebury is about 2 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Upper Bucklebury and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 155 places in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Upper Bucklebury to Reading (11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Thatcham station is about 1.7 miles away. Upper Bucklebury is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Little Lane, Roundfield and Broad Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Midgham (1 mile south-east), Thatcham (2 miles south-west), Cold Ash (2 miles west), Ashmore Green (2 miles west) and Wellhouse (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (11 miles east) and Calcot (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Upper Bucklebury include Kennet School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Cottage Inn (within half a mile south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Upper Bucklebury: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Upper Bucklebury?
Thatcham station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Also in Upper Bucklebury
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards