Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Cliddesden, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Cliddesden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in Cliddesden
Funeral wake catering in Cliddesden, carved to order
Wakes in Cliddesden happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are frequently asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings after scattering ashes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Cliddesden, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Cliddesden 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 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cliddesden
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
After a funeral in Cliddesden
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Cliddesden suit a hog roast. Cliddesden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Cliddesden to Reading (15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RG25, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Cliddesden, we also cover Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Open spaces near Cliddesden include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Cliddesden
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Cliddesden?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Cliddesden, such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Leonard, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
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Common questions in Cliddesden
What’s the nearest station to Cliddesden?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Leonard?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away