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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bramdean, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Bramdean.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Bramdean?
Funeral wake catering near Bramdean
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We are often asked to cater wakes at home and church and village hall wakes, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Bramdean, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Bramdean
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
See how we price and the cost guide.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Questions from Bramdean
How far is Bramdean from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Bramdean?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Bramdean is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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 tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Bramdean
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Bramdean, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Simon and St Jude frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Bramdean
Bramdean is about 8 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bramdean is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in SO24, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Wood Lane, Woodlane Close and The Spinney; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Bramdean, we cover Hinton Ampner (1 mile west), Cheriton (2 miles west), Bishop's Sutton (2 miles north), Beauworth (3 miles south-west) and Warnford (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Bramdean include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox Inn (less than half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards