Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Lower Earley
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Lower Earley and Wokingham, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Lower Earley
Funeral wake catering in Lower Earley, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. Typical bookings include wakes at home and life celebrations, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a wake in a place like Lower Earley, the village hall is often the heart of it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Wake catering near Lower Earley
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Wakes in Lower Earley are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 35 places across Wokingham.
Families holding a service at Trinity Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Anywhere in RG6 and RG41, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Lower Earley, we also cover Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Lower Earley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
Questions from Lower Earley
What’s the nearest station to Lower Earley?
Earley station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Could you cook in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Lower Earley are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Lower Earley
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Lower Earley
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Lower Earley?
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Earley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, Earley station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards