Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Martins Heron
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Martins Heron and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Martins Heron
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Martins Heron, carved to order
Wakes in Martins Heron happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it’s wakes at home and wakes at a local club, we can cook apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Martins Heron, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Martins Heron (RG12, SL5)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Martins Heron
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What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Martins Heron
Is Martins Heron close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Wake catering near Martins Heron
Martins Heron is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Martins Heron is well within our area for wakes. We cover all 41 towns and villages across Bracknell Forest. We cater events right across the region, from Martins Heron to Reading (11 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG12 and SL5 postcode area. From Bog Lane, Radnor Road and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Martins Heron, we also cover The Warren (1 mile south), Jennett's Park (1 mile west), Forest Park (1 mile south), Bullbrook (1 mile north-west) and Harmans Water (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Farley Wood (3 miles west) and Amen Corner (3 miles west).
A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include LVS Ascot (0.9 miles east) and Ranelagh School (1.1 miles west)
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For a summer wake in Martins Heron, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
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 are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Martins Heron?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Here’s what people in Martins Heron most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Martins Heron: Martins Heron station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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