Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for East Harting
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in East Harting.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering for East Harting
Arranging a wake in East Harting
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wakes in East Harting are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Harting to Guildford (about 23 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Petersfield station is about 4.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of East Harting, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across GU31. That could mean a wake in a garden on Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Harting include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
Funeral wake catering near East Harting
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it is ashes ceremonies and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In rural East Harting, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What affects the price in East Harting
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in East Harting is 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Also near East Harting
What else we do in East Harting
Events we cater in East Harting
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in East Harting most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Questions from East Harting
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover East Harting?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, East Harting and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
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.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why East Harting hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in East Harting
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away