Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Deadwater, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Deadwater and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Deadwater
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Funeral wake catering in Deadwater, carved to order
A wake in Deadwater is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and celebrations of life, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Around Deadwater, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. 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.
Places near Deadwater
What else we do in Deadwater
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
China crockery is available on request.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Deadwater, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
After a funeral in Deadwater
Deadwater is about 1 mile east of Bordon, in Hampshire. Deadwater and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Deadwater to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Mark's Sacred Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Deadwater, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in GU35 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Alma Road, Varna Road and Rowan Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Lindford (1 mile north-east), Bordon (1 mile west), Hollywater (1 mile south), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Pinewood Village (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Schools near Deadwater include Weyford Nursery and Primary School (within half a mile north)
Planning the wake in Deadwater
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Deadwater, including:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Questions from Deadwater
How far is Deadwater from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
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 do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Deadwater
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
It is easy to get a price: 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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards