Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral Wake Catering in College Town
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in College Town.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for College Town
Funeral wake catering in College Town, carved to order
Wake catering across College Town and Bracknell Forest, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is celebrations of life and home wakes, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
For a wake in a place like College Town, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- College Town (GU47, GU17, GU15)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Also in College Town
Planning the wake in College Town
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
In College Town and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at Royal Memorial Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
College Town: your questions answered
How far is College Town from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to College Town?
The closest is Blackwater station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you come to College Town?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, College Town and the rest of Bracknell Forest included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Where the roaster can go in College Town
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in College Town
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in College Town is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in College Town
College Town is about 1 mile south-east of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in College Town, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Blackwater station, about 0.7 miles south.
Here we cover the GU47, GU17 and GU15 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Moray Avenue, Egerton Road and College Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to College Town we cover include Sandhurst (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south-west), York Town (1 mile south-east), Frogmore (1 mile south-west) and Owlsmoor (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (5 miles north), Wick Hill (6 miles north), Priestwood (6 miles north), Lawrence Hill (6 miles north), Binfield (6 miles north) and Quelm Park (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Staff College Museum (1.2 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Wildmoor Heath and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Sandhurst School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (0.5 miles east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards