West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Ryeish Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ryeish Green and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Ryeish Green
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Funeral wake catering in Ryeish Green, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Ryeish Green is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and wakes at a local club, with salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Ryeish Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Ryeish Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Ryeish Green
Also in Ryeish Green
Events we cater in Ryeish Green
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
Families holding a service at St Michael and All Angels frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Autumn and winter afternoons in Ryeish Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Ryeish Green
Ryeish Green is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We are happy to travel to Ryeish Green for wakes. Ryeish Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
For wakes in RG7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Ryeish Green, we cover Three Mile Cross (1 mile north-west), Shinfield (1 mile north-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north) and Whitley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (3.5 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Ryeish Green includes Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Ryeish Green include Ryeish Green School (within half a mile west) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Ryeish Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ryeish Green?
Reading Green Park station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Ryeish Green
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards