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Hog Roast for a Wake in Whitley, Reading
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Whitley.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering for Whitley
FAQs for Whitley
Can you do a hog roast in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at St Agnes: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How our funeral wake catering works in Whitley
We cater wakes in Whitley and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it’s memorial events and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
In Whitley, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
For event organisers in Whitley
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
After a funeral in Whitley
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Whitley is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cater all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a service at a church like St Agnes, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cater wakes across RG2, RG1 and RG19. We can cater a wake on streets such as Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Whitley includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find World Turned Upside Down pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Whitley
More for events in Whitley
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Whitley
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Whitley
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Whitley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Send us the date, the address or RG2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Whitley stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards