Reading · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Littlestead Green, Reading
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Littlestead Green.
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Littlestead Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Littlestead Green
Wakes in Littlestead Green happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and family meals after a funeral, serving salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Littlestead Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
For event organisers in Littlestead Green
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Littlestead Green?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Littlestead Green:
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Littlestead Green: halls, homes and travel
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Wakes in Littlestead Green are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
After a service at All Saints Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in RG4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Row Lane and Foxhill Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Littlestead Green, we cover Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Littlestead Green include Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Littlestead Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Littlestead Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Littlestead Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Places near Littlestead Green
Other occasions in Littlestead Green
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Littlestead Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away