Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Charlwood, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Charlwood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Charlwood
After a funeral in Charlwood
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Charlwood for wakes and the places nearby. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Charlwood to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Charlwood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Charlwood we cover include Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
About our funeral wake catering in Charlwood
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for memorial events and life celebrations.
For a wake near Charlwood, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Charlwood
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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What affects the price in Charlwood
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
The process
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. Autumn and winter afternoons in Charlwood get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Charlwood?
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Charlwood most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Monkwood Mission Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
FAQs for Charlwood
We are gathering after a service at Monkwood Mission Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away