Reading · England
Funeral Wake Catering for West Reading
We bring a hog roast for the wake to West Reading and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for West Reading
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in West Reading, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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How our funeral wake catering works in West Reading
After a funeral in West Reading, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater church and village hall wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
Around West Reading, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. 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 our hog roast in West Reading
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
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West Reading questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mark: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is West Reading close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you come to West Reading?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including West Reading and Reading. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
West Reading: halls, homes and travel
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in West Reading? We cover the whole area. We cater 34 places in Reading.
With the A4 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach West Reading. If relatives are coming by rail, Reading West station serves West Reading directly.
Here we cover the RG30, RG1 and RG31 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A4 close by, West Reading is easy for us to reach for your wake. Other places close to West Reading we cover include Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near West Reading include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Thistle Public House (under half a mile east)
Who books funeral wake catering in West Reading?
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around West Reading, including:
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Mark frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in West Reading
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away