Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Brockhill
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Brockhill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Brockhill
About our funeral wake catering in Brockhill
We cater wakes in Brockhill and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for wakes in village halls and family meals after a funeral.
For a wake near Brockhill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Brockhill (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Brockhill
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Brockhill, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Brockhill
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Brockhill from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Nearby places to Brockhill
More for events in Brockhill
Where the roaster can go in Brockhill
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Wakes in Brockhill: venues and practical details
Brockhill is about 3 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever your wake is in Brockhill, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Brockhill is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Brockhill to Reading (about 11 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in RG42, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Maiden's Green (1 mile north-east), Winkfield Street (1 mile north-east), Warfield (1 mile west), Winkfield Row (1 mile south) and Nuptown (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Bracknell (3 miles south-west), Sandhurst (7 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (4 miles south-west), Forest Park (3 miles south) and Temple Park (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Garth Hill College (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Winning Post pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Occasions we serve in Brockhill
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Brockhill, such as:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 2.3 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late September, sunset in Brockhill is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For event organisers in Brockhill
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Brockhill
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away