Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Beauworth, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Beauworth: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Beauworth
Events we cater in Beauworth
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Beauworth. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Funeral wake catering near Beauworth
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. For wakes at home and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook new potatoes, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Beauworth, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
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What else we do in Beauworth
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
If the service runs late, we wait.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Common questions in Beauworth
How far is Beauworth from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Beauworth: halls, homes and travel
Beauworth is about 6 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Beauworth, whatever the venue. Beauworth is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the SO24 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Beauworth, we also cover Cheriton (2 miles north-east), Hinton Ampner (2 miles north-east), Bramdean (3 miles north-east), Warnford (3 miles south-east) and New Alresford (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles west), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (10 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include Milbury's pub (1 mile south-west)
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Beauworth is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards