West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wickham, West Berkshire
Funeral wake catering in Wickham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Wickham
Occasions we serve in Wickham
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In Wickham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at Church of St Swithin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
Funeral wake catering in Wickham, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and church and village hall wakes.
In a small place like Wickham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Wickham (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Wickham: your questions answered
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.
How far is Wickham from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
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What else we do in Wickham
Where the roaster can go in Wickham
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Wickham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Wickham stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Wickham
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Wickham and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 3 miles south. Wickham is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RG20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile west)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away