Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Dumpford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Dumpford.
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Dumpford
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Funeral wake catering in Dumpford, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads, and we’re often booked for one-year memorials and gatherings at the family home.
For a wake near Dumpford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Occasions we serve in Dumpford
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Here’s what people in Dumpford most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In winter, it’s dark in Dumpford by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch 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
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Dumpford
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
After a funeral in Dumpford
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Dumpford? We can help. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St George's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Dumpford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Dumpford include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
Dumpford questions
We are gathering after a service at St George's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards