Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Bighton, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Bighton and across Hampshire.
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Planning an event in Bighton?
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How our funeral wake catering works in Bighton
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We are often asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and remembrance days, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In a small place like Bighton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What else we do in Bighton
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bighton
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Bighton: your questions answered
How far is Bighton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
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.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Can you cater in Bighton?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Bighton: halls, homes and travel
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Bighton, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Bighton to Southampton (17 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in SO24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Bighton, we also cover Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Bighton includes Red Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Three Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Bighton, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Bighton hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
What affects the price in Bighton
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Bighton
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Bighton?
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Bighton, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away