Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Cufaude
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Cufaude? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Cufaude
Wakes in Cufaude: venues and practical details
Cufaude is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cufaude and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bramley (Hants) station is about 1.3 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in RG26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Cufaude, we also cover Bramley (1 mile north), Bramley Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (2 miles east), Sherfield on Loddon (2 miles east) and Three Ashes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (13 miles east), Fleet (10 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (3.1 miles south) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Cufaude includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Cufaude include Everest Community Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
How our funeral wake catering works in Cufaude
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For wakes in village halls and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce for your guests.
For a wake near Cufaude, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Cufaude are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Cufaude
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at The Vyne Chapel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
FAQs for Cufaude
Is Cufaude too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Cufaude?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What if things run late?
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 do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you come to Cufaude?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Cufaude and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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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.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away