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Funeral Wake Catering for Dunsden Green
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Dunsden Green? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in Dunsden Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Dunsden Green
Wakes in Dunsden Green happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For home wakes and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
For a wake near Dunsden Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Dunsden Green: halls, homes and travel
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Dunsden Green is well within our area for wakes. Dunsden Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Dunsden Green, we cover Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Dunsden Green includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Flowing Spring pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Dunsden Green
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Who books funeral wake catering in Dunsden Green?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Reading station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Dunsden Green
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Dunsden Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Dunsden Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Dunsden Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Dunsden Green
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Dunsden Green stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away