Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Abbotts Ann
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Abbotts Ann.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering for Abbotts Ann
Funeral wake catering in Abbotts Ann, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We’re frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings at the family home, serving halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce.
In rural Abbotts Ann, home or the hall is usual. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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 we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Where the roaster can go in Abbotts Ann
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Abbotts Ann
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in Abbotts Ann are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Abbotts Ann?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abbotts Ann and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
FAQs for Abbotts Ann
Which station is closest to Abbotts Ann?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Abbotts Ann from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Do you come to Abbotts Ann?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Abbotts Ann
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
After a funeral in Abbotts Ann
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wakes in Abbotts Ann are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Abbotts Ann to Southampton (20 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Abbotts Ann include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (within half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards