Bracknell Forest · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Owlsmoor
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Owlsmoor? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Owlsmoor
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Funeral wake catering in Owlsmoor, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are often booked for family meals after a funeral and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In Owlsmoor, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Owlsmoor (GU47, RG45)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Owlsmoor?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Owlsmoor, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at St George's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Owlsmoor is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Owlsmoor: your questions answered
How far is Owlsmoor from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at St George's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Owlsmoor
Owlsmoor is about 1 mile north of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. Owlsmoor and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Sandhurst station, about 1.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over GU47 and RG45 and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Oak Avenue, South Road and Church Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Sandhurst (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile south), Crowthorne (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (2 miles south) and Frogmore (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bracknell (4 miles north), Wick Hill (5 miles north-east), Priestwood (5 miles north), Lawrence Hill (5 miles north), Binfield (5 miles north) and Quelm Park (5 miles north).
A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (2 miles north) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Sandhurst School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Iron Duke pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (1.4 miles south-east)
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Why choose a hog roast in Owlsmoor?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards