Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Abbots Worthy
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Abbots Worthy and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
Planning an event in Abbots Worthy?
Planning the wake in Abbots Worthy
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Abbots Worthy. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Funeral wake catering in Abbots Worthy, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and memorial gatherings, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a wake near Abbots Worthy, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Also near Abbots Worthy
Also in Abbots Worthy
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose a hog roast in Abbots Worthy?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Abbots Worthy
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Abbots Worthy get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Abbots Worthy
How far is Abbots Worthy from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Abbots Worthy?
Winchester station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Wake catering near Abbots Worthy
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Abbots Worthy suit a hog roast. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Abbots Worthy to Southampton (13 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO21 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Abbots Worthy, we also cover Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Abbots Worthy includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Abbots Worthy include Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cart And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards