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Funeral Wake Catering in Highmoor Cross
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Highmoor Cross.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Highmoor Cross?
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Highmoor Cross
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
How our funeral wake catering works in Highmoor Cross
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Highmoor Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Travel to Highmoor Cross
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Wakes in Highmoor Cross: venues and practical details
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Highmoor Cross. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Highmoor Cross to Reading (7 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Highmoor Cross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RG9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Holly Close and The Glebe, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Dog and Duck pub (less than half a mile north)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Highmoor Cross?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Highmoor Cross, such as:
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.1 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
Highmoor Cross: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Highmoor Cross from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you cover Highmoor Cross?
Yes, Highmoor Cross is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Highmoor Cross stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Nearby places to Highmoor Cross
Other occasions in Highmoor Cross
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away