Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wargrave, Wokingham
Funeral wake catering in Wargrave: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Slow-roasted pork in Wargrave
Funeral wake catering in Wargrave, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Popular choices include apple sauce, salads and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance days and remembrance gatherings.
In Wargrave, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Wargrave get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
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.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Wargrave
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
After a funeral in Wargrave
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wakes in Wargrave are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Wargrave to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RG10. From High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and The Piggott School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Also in Wargrave
Who books funeral wake catering in Wargrave?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Wargrave. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Wargrave station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards