Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Burkham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Burkham and across Hampshire.
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Burkham
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Funeral wake catering in Burkham, carved to order
We cater wakes in Burkham and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial events and church and village hall wakes.
In rural Burkham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Arranging a wake in Burkham
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wakes in Burkham are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Burkham to Reading (about 19 miles away).
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Burkham we cover include Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Burkham includes Farleigh Hill.
Occasions we serve in Burkham
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Burkham, such as:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Burkham stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Burkham
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
More for events in Burkham
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Common questions in Burkham
What’s the nearest station to Burkham?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Is Burkham close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards