Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Broad Oak, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Broad Oak: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in Broad Oak
Arranging a wake in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Broad Oak, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Broad Oak to Reading (about 13 miles away).
For a service at a church like All Saints Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in RG29, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Local schools include Robert May's School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Waterwitch pub (less than half a mile west)
About our funeral wake catering in Broad Oak
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. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re frequently booked for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and family get-togethers after a service.
In a small place like Broad Oak, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or RG29 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Broad Oak?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
In Broad Oak and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A hall or room for eating
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Why choose a hog roast in Broad Oak?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
FAQs for Broad Oak
How far is Broad Oak from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Broad Oak 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 big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Nearby places to Broad Oak
Other occasions in Broad Oak
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Broad Oak are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards