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Funeral Wake Catering for Cray's Pond
Funeral wake catering in Cray's Pond: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Cray's Pond
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Cray's Pond, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes in village halls and anniversary memorials.
In a small place like Cray's Pond, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in Cray's Pond stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Cray's Pond
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cater wakes across Cray's Pond and nearby. Cray's Pond is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cray's Pond to Reading (7 miles away).
With the B4526 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Cray's Pond. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Leonard, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Cray's Pond is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RG8, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Cray's Pond sits on or near the B4526, which makes travel to your wake easy. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (7 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hartslock.
- Local schools include Woodcote Primary School (1.1 miles north-east) and Langtree School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion pub (under half a mile east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Cray's Pond
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Cray's Pond
How far is Cray's Pond from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Leonard: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Cray's Pond?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Cray's Pond. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cray's Pond
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Towns and villages near Cray's Pond
Other occasions in Cray's Pond
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards