Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Dummer
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Dummer and across Hampshire.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Dummer
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Funeral wake catering in Dummer, carved to order
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. Whether it’s wakes at a local club and ashes ceremonies, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your guests.
In a small place like Dummer, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Dummer?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Dummer, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What affects the price in Dummer
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Dummer
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Dummer: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Dummer?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Is Dummer close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you cover Dummer?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Dummer and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Dummer. Late-December sunset in Dummer is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Wake catering near Dummer
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Dummer and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Dummer is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Dummer to Reading (18 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in RG25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Dummer include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Other occasions in Dummer
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. 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.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards