Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Deane
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Deane and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Deane?
Funeral wake catering in Deane, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is memorial gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In rural Deane, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Wakes in Deane are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Also in Deane
Why choose a hog roast in Deane?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Deane?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Deane, such as:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Overton station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Deane
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Deane from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
After a funeral in Deane
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Deane and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Deane to Reading (17 miles away).
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RG25. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away