Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Chineham
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Chineham and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Chineham
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Chineham, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and celebrations of life, with salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In Chineham, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Arranging a wake in Chineham
Chineham is about 3 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wakes in Chineham are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Chineham to Reading (11 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. After a service at Christ Church Chineham, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in RG24 and RG27, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Bowman Road, Cufaude Lane and Cibbons Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Chineham is on the A33, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Lychpit (1 mile south), Wildmoor (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile west), Old Basing (2 miles south) and Water End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south-west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (1.5 miles south) and Basing House (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Chineham include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include The Loddon School (1.2 miles north-east) and The Vyne Community School (2 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
For event organisers in Chineham
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Chineham
Other occasions in Chineham
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Chineham?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Chineham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
With the A33 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Chineham.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
FAQs for Chineham
How far is Chineham from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Christ Church Chineham?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chineham
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Chineham is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away