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Funeral Wake Catering for Chithurst
Funeral wake catering in Chithurst: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Chithurst?
About our funeral wake catering in Chithurst
Wake catering across Chithurst and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and ashes ceremonies, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Chithurst, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Occasions we serve in Chithurst
Alternatives are available.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chithurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Chithurst Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where the roaster can go in Chithurst
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Wakes in Chithurst: venues and practical details
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Chithurst and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Chithurst to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Liphook station is about 4.9 miles away. Chithurst is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across GU31 and the streets around it. Other places close to Chithurst we cover include Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Chithurst includes Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Chithurst
Is Chithurst too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Chithurst?
Liphook station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Chithurst is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Chithurst
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away