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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodley, Wokingham
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Woodley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Woodley
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, 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.
Funeral wake catering in Woodley, carved to order
Wake catering across Woodley and Wokingham, wherever the family gathers. For celebration-of-life gatherings and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In a town like Woodley, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Woodley get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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.
- 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Woodley?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Woodley most often book a hog roast for:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Winnersh Triangle station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Woodley
Other occasions in Woodley
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Woodley: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Woodley?
Winnersh Triangle station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Wake catering near Woodley
Woodley is about 3 miles east of Reading, in Wokingham. Woodley is well within our area for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the funeral is at a church such as United Reformed Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives driving in can use the A4 and A3290 to reach Woodley.
For wakes in RG5, RG6 and RG10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on Church Road, Jasmine Square and London Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Woodley on the A4 and A3290, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Woodley we cover include Charvil (2 miles north), Whistley Green (2 miles east), Winnersh (2 miles south), Hurst (2 miles east) and Twyford (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (3 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles south-east) and Coley Park (4 miles west). Woodley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Woodley include South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (0.8 miles north) and The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull And Chequers pub (within half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away