Wokingham · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Sindlesham
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Sindlesham and Wokingham, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Sindlesham
Wakes in Sindlesham: venues and practical details
Sindlesham is about 2 miles north-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Sindlesham, from gardens to fields. Sindlesham is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Winnersh station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
Anywhere in RG41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Mayfield Mews, May Fields and New Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Sindlesham, we also cover Winnersh (1 mile north), Woosehill (1 mile south-east), Emmbrook (1 mile east), Wokingham (2 miles south-east) and Woodley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Reading (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (4 miles north) and Charvil (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (under half a mile north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The Forest School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Walters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Funeral wake catering near Sindlesham
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For family get-togethers after a service and church and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your guests.
In rural Sindlesham, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planning the wake in Sindlesham
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sindlesham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of St Catherine, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why choose a hog roast in Sindlesham?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Sindlesham stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG41 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Sindlesham
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Catherine?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you cover Sindlesham?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Where the roaster can go in Sindlesham
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Other occasions in Sindlesham
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What affects the price in Sindlesham
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Sindlesham
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards