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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cane End, Reading
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Cane End and Reading, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Cane End
Funeral wake catering in Cane End, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and church and village hall wakes, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Cane End, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Events we cater in Cane End
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Cane End:
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
Relatives arriving by train should know that Tilehurst station, about 2.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
Wakes in Cane End: venues and practical details
Cane End is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cover Cane End and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 34 places across Reading.
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Anywhere in RG4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Horsepond Road, Park Lane and Reading Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Gallowstree Common (1 mile north-east), Hook End (1 mile north-west), Whitchurch Hill (2 miles west), Checkendon (3 miles north) and Woodcote (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south-east) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cane End include Hartslock.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles east) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Cane End
What’s the nearest station to Cane End?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Cane End from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Why choose a hog roast in Cane End?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. 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 are paying for.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wake in Cane End, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Towns and villages near Cane End
More for events in Cane End
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away