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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tilehurst, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Tilehurst and across Oxfordshire.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Tilehurst
How our funeral wake catering works in Tilehurst
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and remembrance days, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Around Tilehurst, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Tilehurst
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
FAQs for Tilehurst
Is Tilehurst close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Tilehurst?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
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.
Where the roaster can go in Tilehurst
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Nearby places to Tilehurst
Also in Tilehurst
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Summer evenings in Tilehurst stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Tilehurst
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Tilehurst and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire.
If the funeral is at a church such as Tilehurst Methodist Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in RG31 and RG30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Tilehurst?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Tilehurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
For event organisers in Tilehurst
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away