Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Aldershot
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Aldershot and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Aldershot
How our funeral wake catering works in Aldershot
After a funeral in Aldershot, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it is remembrance days and celebrations of life, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In Aldershot, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with outdoor space for the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
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. Autumn and winter afternoons in Aldershot get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm 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.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
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: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Travel to Aldershot
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
More for events in Aldershot
Why choose funeral wake catering in Aldershot?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Aldershot:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
A club or hall near Aldershot gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Aldershot
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. Wakes in Aldershot are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Aldershot is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A323 and A325 to reach Aldershot. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Aldershot station serves Aldershot directly.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over GU11 and GU12 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Aldershot is on the A323 and A325, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Aldershot, we also cover Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include All Hallows Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Prince Consort's Library (0.7 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.4 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Aldershot
Can you do a hog roast in Princes Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Aldershot close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you cover Aldershot?
Yes, Aldershot is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away