Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Hare Hatch
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hare Hatch and across Wokingham.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Hare Hatch
How our funeral wake catering works in Hare Hatch
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include memorial events and gatherings after a cremation, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Hare Hatch, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Hare Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Hare Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
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 work back from your serving time.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Hare Hatch
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Planning the wake in Hare Hatch
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hare Hatch, including:
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes in village halls
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 1.4 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Hare Hatch
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Hare Hatch? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. We cater events right across the region, from Hare Hatch to Reading (7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in RG10, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Hare Hatch, we also cover The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-east)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Hare Hatch
More for events in Hare Hatch
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In winter, it’s dark in Hare Hatch by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
For event organisers in Hare Hatch
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards