West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wellhouse, West Berkshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Wellhouse.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Wellhouse
Funeral wake catering in Wellhouse, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and church and village hall wakes, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In rural Wellhouse, home or the hall is usual. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Wellhouse (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer evenings in Wellhouse stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Wellhouse
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Common questions in Wellhouse
What’s the nearest station to Wellhouse?
Thatcham station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Wellhouse too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Wakes in Wellhouse: venues and practical details
Wellhouse is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Wellhouse, whatever the venue. Wellhouse is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wellhouse, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hermitage (1 mile west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-west), Oare (1 mile north-west), Longlane (1 mile west) and Cold Ash (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wellhouse include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (1 mile west)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning the wake in Wellhouse
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Thatcham station is about 3.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards