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Funeral Wake Catering in Wokingham

Funeral wake catering in all 35 towns and villages of Wokingham, slow-roasted on site, served at the time you choose.

Where we cater in Wokingham

A simple, hearty hog roast for a wake at home, a village hall or a venue, served calmly and on time. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask us for a quote.

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Our funeral wake catering in Wokingham

Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for celebrations of life and gatherings at the family home.

Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too.

Share the date, place and numbers.
We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
The roast cooks while you are at the service.
Food is ready as guests gather.
We pack up quietly.

What it costs in Wokingham

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 our hog roast

Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
An itemised quote

Ask for a quote

A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.

Around Reading

You’ll find our roaster at events near Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre, among other places. Other local landmarks include Former Kennet Arms (less than half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and Longwater.

Arranging a wake in Wokingham

Wakes across Wokingham are held at homes, halls, clubs and pubs, from Reading, Woodley and Earley to its 21 villages and hamlets. We need somewhere level outside to cook.

Reading: If the funeral is at a church such as All Nations Christian Centre, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Reading is on or near the A4 and A33, handy for relatives driving in. Summer evenings in Reading stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.

What the cooking area needs

It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:

Parking close by for our vehicle
The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Somewhere indoors for people to eat

What we serve, dish by dish

Roast pork

We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.

Salads, potatoes and coleslaw

Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.

Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet

Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler.

What your quote should include

Whether plates or china are included
A clear list of what’s included
When payments are due and what happens if plans change
VAT, if it applies

Working with your venue

Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.

Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.

How we price a hog roast for the wake

A few things make the biggest difference to the price:

Crockery choices
Time on site
Which meats and sides you choose
How many people are eating

Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.

Getting an accurate quote

Here’s what we will ask:

Allergies we should know about
The venue or postcode
Your menu choices
The date and when you’d like to eat

It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.

Common questions in Wokingham

Can you cater in Wokingham?

Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wokingham and Wokingham. Send us the address for a quote.

Do we need our own staff?

Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.

What if it rains?

The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.

How much does a hog roast cost?

Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.

Will there be enough to go round?

We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.

Can you do something else?

Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.