Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Bagmore
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Bagmore.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Bagmore
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
About our funeral wake catering in Bagmore
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For pub and club wakes and one-year memorials, we’ll put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a wake near Bagmore, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Bagmore: your questions answered
Is Bagmore too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Bagmore from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RG25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Other occasions in Bagmore
Wake catering near Bagmore
Bagmore is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bagmore and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.9 miles south-east.
For wakes in RG25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Bagmore, we also cover Southrope (1 mile east), Burkham (1 mile south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles east), Bradley (3 miles south-west) and Bentworth (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planning the wake in Bagmore
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Bagmore, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Church of St. Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Summer evenings in Bagmore stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bagmore, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away