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Funeral Wake Catering in Lower Caversham
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Lower Caversham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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Funeral wake catering for Lower Caversham
Wakes in Lower Caversham: venues and practical details
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever your wake is in Lower Caversham, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Anywhere in RG4 and RG1, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Caversham include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
Funeral wake catering in Lower Caversham, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it’s celebrations of life and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
In Lower Caversham, the hall is often where people gather. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Caversham
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Lower Caversham
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lower Caversham, including:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
FAQs for Lower Caversham
Can you do a hog roast in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Caversham?
Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater in Lower Caversham?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you wait?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Lower Caversham stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away