England

Funeral Wake Catering in Hampshire

We cater 683 towns and villages in Hampshire for funeral wake catering, roasted at your event and carved to order.

Planning an event in Hampshire?

Towns we cover in Hampshire

A simple, hearty hog roast for a wake at home, a village hall or a venue, served calmly and on time. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or ask us for a quote.

Main towns

Also in Hampshire

Postcode areas we cover

Funeral wake catering across Hampshire

We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and remembrance days, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.

A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time.

Share the date, place and numbers.
We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
The roast cooks while you are at the service.
Food is ready as guests gather.
We pack up quietly.

Cost

Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.

Why book our hog roast

Crackling for everyone who wants it
All the equipment comes with us
A choice of salads and potatoes
A clear quote with everything listed

Ask for a quote

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.

Landmarks near Basingstoke

You’ll find our roaster at events near King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, Cranbourne and Eastrop Park. Other local landmarks include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east), St Michael's Church (0.5 miles east) and The Costello School (1 mile east). The closest station to Basingstoke is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.

Arranging a wake in Hampshire

Wakes across Hampshire are held at homes, halls, clubs and pubs, from Basingstoke, Winchester and Gosport to its 538 villages and hamlets. The roaster needs an outdoor spot nearby. The New Forest National Park, the South Downs National Park and the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within easy reach of places across Hampshire, so check venue rules on outside caterers for countryside events. Around 143 places in Hampshire are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered spot for the roaster.

Basingstoke: If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Families holding a service at St Michael's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. In winter, it’s dark in Basingstoke by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.

A hog roast compared with other options

If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there.

What your quote should include

Exactly what’s included in the price
Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Allergen information for every dish
The space, cover and access they need

The menu, dish by dish

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.

Roast pork

The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.

What affects the price in Hampshire

The price comes down to:

Numbers
The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Time on site
Crockery choices

Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.

Details that help

To get the best quote, tell us:

Any dietary needs or allergies
Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Anything the venue has asked for

The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.

Looking after everyone

Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:

Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Ask close family about dietary needs
Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork

We dress smartly and keep a low profile.

Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.

Space, access and the venue

Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:

A short route for the equipment
Space away from the building and any trees
The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster

Hampshire: your questions answered

Do you serve the food?

You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.

Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?

No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.

How long does a hog roast take to cook?

A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.

Is a week’s notice enough?

Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.

How much will it be?

Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.

Do you provide china?

We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.

Can you serve on plates?

Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.