Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Waltham St Lawrence
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Waltham St Lawrence and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Waltham St Lawrence
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Funeral wake catering near Waltham St Lawrence
A wake in Waltham St Lawrence is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and wakes at home.
In a small place like Waltham St Lawrence, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
After a funeral in Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. We cover wakes in Waltham St Lawrence, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Lawrence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What affects the price in Waltham St Lawrence
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Waltham St Lawrence is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Waltham St Lawrence
What’s the nearest station to Waltham St Lawrence?
Twyford station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Waltham St Lawrence?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Do you cover Waltham St Lawrence?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Waltham St Lawrence and the rest of Wokingham included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Also near Waltham St Lawrence
Other occasions in Waltham St Lawrence
Occasions we serve in Waltham St Lawrence
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Waltham St Lawrence, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Twyford station, about 2.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards