Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Blacknest, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Blacknest and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Blacknest
Funeral wake catering in Blacknest, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and gatherings after a cremation.
Near Blacknest, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Who books funeral wake catering in Blacknest?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in Blacknest most often book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
Nearby places to Blacknest
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Common questions in Blacknest
Is Blacknest too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Blacknest from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Wakes in Blacknest are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china.
Blacknest: halls, homes and travel
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. Blacknest is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Blacknest to Guildford (14 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Blacknest; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Blacknest include Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Blacknest
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards