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Funeral Wake Catering in Shiplake Cross
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Shiplake Cross.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Shiplake Cross
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Funeral wake catering in Shiplake Cross, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and gatherings at the family home.
Near Shiplake Cross, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Shiplake Cross stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Shiplake Cross
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shiplake Cross
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Arranging a wake in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Shiplake Cross? We can help. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
If relatives are coming by rail, Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in RG9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Shiplake Cross we cover include Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Shiplake Cross
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Shiplake Cross close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
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Events we cater in Shiplake Cross
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shiplake Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards