Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Drayton, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Drayton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at a local club
Book a hog roast in Drayton
After a funeral in Drayton
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Drayton and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Drayton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Drayton, we cover West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
Funeral wake catering in Drayton, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and memorial events, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In a small place like Drayton, 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, then carved fresh for your guests.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Drayton is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Drayton
What’s the nearest station to Drayton?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you come to Drayton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Drayton and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose a hog roast in Drayton?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Drayton
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Drayton?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Drayton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For event organisers in Drayton
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards