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Funeral Wake Catering in Arborfield Cross
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Arborfield Cross.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering in Arborfield Cross
Funeral wake catering in Arborfield Cross, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Arborfield Cross, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial events, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Arborfield Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Events we cater in Arborfield Cross
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Arborfield Cross:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
Places near Arborfield Cross
What else we do in Arborfield Cross
What affects the price in Arborfield Cross
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Wakes in Arborfield Cross are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Arborfield Cross
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Arborfield Cross. Arborfield Cross is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cater.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Winnersh station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across the RG2 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). The countryside around Arborfield Cross includes South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Inn (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Common questions in Arborfield Cross
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield Cross?
The closest is Winnersh station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Arborfield Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Arborfield Cross
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away