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Funeral Wake Catering for Chawton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Chawton.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in Chawton
How our funeral wake catering works in Chawton
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and gatherings after a cremation, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
Near Chawton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
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Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Travel to Chawton
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Chawton: halls, homes and travel
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Chawton and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Chawton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Alton station is about 1.6 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU34 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Chawton we cover include Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
Who books funeral wake catering in Chawton?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Chawton, including:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late September, sunset in Chawton is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Chawton
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Chawton?
Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Chawton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Chawton and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away