Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Knowl Hill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Knowl Hill.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Knowl Hill
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Funeral wake catering in Knowl Hill, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Knowl Hill, wakes are often at home or in the 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.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Knowl Hill
- Numbers
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Knowl Hill
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Knowl Hill
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Knowl Hill: halls, homes and travel
Knowl Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Knowl Hill. We bring hog roasts to 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Knowl Hill to Reading (about 8 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 2.7 miles west.
Anywhere in RG10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Star Lane, Choseley Road and Choseley Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Knowl Hill, we also cover Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-west) and Wargrave (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.6 miles west) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Knowl Hill include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Pubs nearby include Seven Stars Public House And Attached Stables (within half a mile south)
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in Knowl Hill are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Knowl Hill
Also in Knowl Hill
Why choose funeral wake catering in Knowl Hill?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Knowl Hill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at Saint Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
For event organisers in Knowl Hill
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Knowl Hill: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Saint Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Knowl Hill?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards