Oxfordshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Shepherd's Green
Funeral wake catering in Shepherd's Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Shepherd's Green
Funeral wake catering in Shepherd's Green, carved to order
Wakes in Shepherd's Green happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For gatherings after a cremation and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Shepherd's Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shepherd's Green (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near Shepherd's Green
What else we do in Shepherd's Green
Wakes in Shepherd's Green: venues and practical details
Shepherd's Green is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Shepherd's Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Shepherd's Green is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shepherd's Green to Reading (7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Shepherd's Green is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of RG9 and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Shepherds Green and Satwell Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile south), Highmoor Cross (1 mile north-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile south-west), Peppard Hill (1 mile south-west) and Highmoor (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north) and Tilehurst (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb pub (0.5 miles west)
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Shepherd's Green is about 7:10pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Shepherd's Green
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
Shepherd's Green: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Shepherd's Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you come to Shepherd's Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shepherd's Green and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
Occasions we serve in Shepherd's Green
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shepherd's Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away