Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Buckskin, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Buckskin? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Buckskin
How our funeral wake catering works in Buckskin
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes for your guests.
In Buckskin, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Buckskin are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Buckskin, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Buckskin
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Buckskin
Alternatives are available.
In Buckskin and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at Church of St Thomas A Becket, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Buckskin
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Wakes in Buckskin: venues and practical details
Buckskin is about 1 mile west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Buckskin. Buckskin is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre.
For wakes in RG22 and RG23, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Warham Road, Church Lane and Wayside Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Buckskin, we cover Worting (1 mile north-west), Winklebury (1 mile north-east), South Ham (1 mile east), Kempshott (1 mile south) and Brighton Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east), Tadley (7 miles north), Bordon (15 miles south-east) and Hook (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Malls (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (0.5 miles east) and Coppice Spring School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (under half a mile north)
Questions from Buckskin
What’s the nearest station to Buckskin?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2 miles away.
How far is Buckskin from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards