Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Buriton
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Buriton.
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Buriton?
How our funeral wake catering works in Buriton
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For gatherings at the family home and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Buriton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Buriton
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Most wakes in Buriton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Buriton
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Buriton, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial events
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Buriton
Could you cook in Ditcham Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Buriton?
Petersfield station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Why choose a hog roast in Buriton?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and the cost guide.
Buriton: halls, homes and travel
Buriton is about 2 miles south of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Buriton and its neighbours for wakes. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Petersfield station is about 2.1 miles away. Buriton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Heatherfield and Petersfield Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Weston (1 mile north-west), Nursted (2 miles east), Ramsdean (2 miles north-west), Chalton (3 miles south) and Blendworth (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (8 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (5 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north) and Waterlooville (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (1.8 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Head Down.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Nest pub (within half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
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More for events in Buriton
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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