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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tilehurst Within, Reading
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. Book a hog roast for the wake in Tilehurst Within.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Tilehurst Within
Funeral wake catering in Tilehurst Within, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes in village halls, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Tilehurst Within, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Tilehurst Within are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Tilehurst Within
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Events we cater in Tilehurst Within
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Tilehurst Within, including:
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Tilehurst Within
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tilehurst Within
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Tilehurst Within
Can you do a hog roast in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Tilehurst Within?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater in Tilehurst Within?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Tilehurst Within and the rest of Reading included. Send us the address for a quote.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Wakes in Tilehurst Within: venues and practical details
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Tilehurst Within and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Tilehurst Within is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in RG30 and RG31, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Tilehurst Within has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Tilehurst Within include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Tilehurst Within include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away