Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Bentworth, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Bentworth? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Bentworth
Wake catering near Bentworth
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Bentworth, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. 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 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 3.5 miles east.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Bentworth includes King's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (within half a mile south-west)
About our funeral wake catering in Bentworth
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For life celebrations and one-year memorials, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Bentworth, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What else we do in Bentworth
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Bentworth is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Bentworth
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Bentworth
How far is Bentworth from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at St. Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bentworth?
It copes with timings that shift.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bentworth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like St. Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away