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Funeral Wake Catering in Kingwood Common
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Kingwood Common and the surrounding area.
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Funeral wake catering in Kingwood Common
About our funeral wake catering in Kingwood Common
We cater wakes in Kingwood Common and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a local club and family get-togethers after a service, with salads, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In rural Kingwood Common, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- Kingwood Common (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Kingwood Common
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Kingwood Common:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
For a service at a church like The Church of Christ the King, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Why choose a hog roast in Kingwood Common?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Arranging a wake in Kingwood Common
Kingwood Common is about 4 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Kingwood Common. Kingwood Common is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre. Kingwood Common is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG9 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Stevens Lane, Stoke Row Road and Dove Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Peppard Hill (1 mile south-east), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile east), Sonning Common (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile north-east) and Highmoor Cross (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north) and Tilehurst (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Unicorn pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Kingwood Common: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Kingwood Common?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
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.
Nearby places to Kingwood Common
Other occasions in Kingwood Common
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Kingwood Common are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Kingwood Common
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Kingwood Common
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away