Bracknell Forest · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hanworth, Bracknell Forest
Funeral wake catering in Hanworth: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Hanworth?
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
How our funeral wake catering works in Hanworth
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and wakes at a local club, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake in a place like Hanworth, the village hall is often the heart of it. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Hanworth (RG12, RG40)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hanworth
Other occasions in Hanworth
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Hanworth is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Hanworth
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Hanworth questions
We’re gathering after a service at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Hanworth?
Bracknell station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Hanworth
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hanworth?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hanworth:
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
After a funeral in Hanworth
Hanworth is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever your wake is in Hanworth, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 41 towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre.
We cater wakes across RG12 and RG40 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Hanworth Road, Waterham Road and Crowthorne Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Hanworth, we also cover Birch Hill (1 mile east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west), Home Farm (1 mile west) and Crown Wood (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Sandhurst (3 miles south), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east) and College Town (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Pinewood Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hanworth include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Hanworth include Easthampstead Park Community School (1 mile north-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Retriever pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away