Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Kiln Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Kiln Green and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Kiln Green
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Kiln Green
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Funeral wake catering near Kiln Green
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for life celebrations and wakes at a local club.
For a wake near Kiln Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Kiln Green
What else we do in Kiln Green
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late September, sunset in Kiln Green is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Planning the wake in Kiln Green
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Kiln Green, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Wargrave station, about 2 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Kiln Green hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Kiln Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Site access
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Kiln Green
Do you come out to small places like Kiln Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Kiln Green close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Arranging a wake in Kiln Green
Kiln Green is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cover Kiln Green and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 35 places across Wokingham. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
After a service at Saint Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in RG10, we can bring the roaster to you. From Bath Road, Linden Hill Lane and Scarletts Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Kiln Green, we also cover The Holt (1 mile west), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). 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).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kiln Green include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near Kiln Green include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Kiln Green
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away