Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Earley
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Earley and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Earley
After a funeral in Earley
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We cater wakes across Earley and nearby, from gardens to fields. Earley is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
With the A327 and A3290 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Earley. Relatives arriving by train should know that Earley station is about 0.9 miles away.
Anywhere in RG6, RG2 and RG1, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Earley on the A327 and A3290, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover wakes in Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Earley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Earley includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Earley include Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east) and Leighton Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west)
How our funeral wake catering works in Earley
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and one-year memorials, with new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a town like Earley, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. The roaster goes in the garden or the hall grounds. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Earley?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Earley most frequently book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Trinity Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in Earley is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Earley hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Earley
Could you cook in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Earley close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away