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Funeral Wake Catering in Tokers Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Tokers Green and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Tokers Green
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Travel to Tokers Green
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Tokers Green, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Near Tokers Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. 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.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Tokers Green
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Tokers Green
Other occasions in Tokers Green
Common questions in Tokers Green
Is Tokers Green close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Tokers Green?
Tilehurst station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Tokers Green stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Tokers Green: venues and practical details
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tokers Green. Tokers Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in RG4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Tokers Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Pack Saddle pub (under half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Tokers Green
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Tokers Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards