Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Cole Henley, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Cole Henley.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Cole Henley
Funeral wake catering in Cole Henley, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We’re often asked to cater wakes in village halls and life celebrations, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Cole Henley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Cole Henley
How far is Cole Henley from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Cole Henley?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Cole Henley
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or RG28 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
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:
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Places near Cole Henley
Other occasions in Cole Henley
For event organisers in Cole Henley
Venues frequently 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.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
After a funeral in Cole Henley
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cole Henley and the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Cole Henley to Reading (20 miles away).
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Cole Henley we cover include Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Cole Henley by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Cole Henley?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Cole Henley, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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