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Funeral Wake Catering in Gallowstree Common
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Gallowstree Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Gallowstree Common
Events we cater in Gallowstree Common
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Gallowstree Common, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
How our funeral wake catering works in Gallowstree Common
A wake in Gallowstree Common is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for celebrations of life and pub and club wakes.
In rural Gallowstree Common, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Wakes in Gallowstree Common are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Gallowstree Common: halls, homes and travel
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cover Gallowstree Common and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Gallowstree Common we cover include Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Hartslock.
- Schools near Gallowstree Common include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Reformation pub (within half a mile west)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Travel to Gallowstree Common
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Gallowstree Common
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Gallowstree Common: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Gallowstree Common?
Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Gallowstree Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Also near Gallowstree Common
More for events in Gallowstree Common
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away