Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Bishop's Sutton
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Bishop's Sutton and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Bishop's Sutton
Funeral wake catering near Bishop's Sutton
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 one-year memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Bishop's Sutton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Bishop's Sutton
How far is Bishop's Sutton from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you cover Bishop's Sutton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bishop's Sutton and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Planning the wake in Bishop's Sutton
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Bishop's Sutton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Bishop's Sutton?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Arranging a wake in Bishop's Sutton
Bishop's Sutton is about 8 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wakes in Bishop's Sutton are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Anywhere in SO24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on North Street, Home Close and Water Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Bishop's Sutton, we also cover Gundleton (1 mile north-east), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Cheriton (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Bishop's Sutton includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Ship Inn (under half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer wake in Bishop's Sutton, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
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.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bishop's Sutton, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards