Reading · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Green Park
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Green Park and Reading, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Green Park
Funeral wake catering in Green Park, carved to order
We cater wakes in Green Park and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s scattering-of-ashes gatherings and remembrance gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In rural Green Park, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why choose a hog roast in Green Park?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Green Park hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Green Park
What else we do in Green Park
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Green Park is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Questions from Green Park
Can you cater after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Green Park from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When do you start roasting?
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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Green Park?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
For family travelling by train, Reading Green Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Wakes in Green Park: venues and practical details
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Green Park. We cover 34 places in Reading.
Families holding a service at St Paul's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We cater wakes across RG2, RG30 and RG7 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Green Park, we cover Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Green Park include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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