Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Wokingham
Funeral wake catering in Wokingham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Wokingham
About our funeral wake catering in Wokingham
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it is one-year memorials and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a wake in Wokingham, a hall or club with grounds makes things easy. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Wokingham hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Wakes in Wokingham: venues and practical details
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Wokingham and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wokingham to Reading (about 6 miles away).
Wokingham is on or near the A321 and A329, handy for relatives driving in. For family travelling by train, Wokingham has its own station, Wokingham station.
We cover wakes in every part of RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, Market Square and London Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Wokingham include the A321 and A329, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Wokingham we cover include Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Holt School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Crispin's School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Station Tap (under half a mile east)
FAQs for Wokingham
How far is Wokingham from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Wokingham?
Wokingham has its own station: Wokingham station.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Wokingham is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG40 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Also near Wokingham
Also in Wokingham
Why choose funeral wake catering in Wokingham?
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Wokingham most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards