West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Riseley
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Riseley and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering in Riseley
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
About our funeral wake catering in Riseley
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Riseley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Riseley (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Riseley
Other occasions in Riseley
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Who books funeral wake catering in Riseley?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Riseley, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer evenings in Riseley stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Riseley questions
How far is Riseley from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Arranging a wake in Riseley
Riseley is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Riseley and the surrounding area. Riseley is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in RG7, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Chapel Lane, Norton Road and Odiham Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Swallowfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile south), Heckfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles north-west) and Bramshill (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles north-west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (5 miles north-west) and Theale (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Riseley includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Local pubs include The Bull at Riseley pub (under half a mile west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away