West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Yattendon, West Berkshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Yattendon and West Berkshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Yattendon
Funeral wake catering in Yattendon, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Yattendon is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings after a cremation, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Yattendon, 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, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Yattendon (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Yattendon
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. 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.
Why Yattendon hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Nearby places to Yattendon
What else we do in Yattendon
Yattendon: your questions answered
Is Yattendon 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 far is Yattendon from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you come to Yattendon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Yattendon and the rest of West Berkshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Yattendon?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
However big or small the event in Yattendon, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.9 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Yattendon stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Arranging a wake in Yattendon
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Yattendon, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Yattendon is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Yattendon to Reading (about 10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Yattendon is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (within half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards