Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for East Meon
We bring a hog roast for the wake to East Meon and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in East Meon
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How our funeral wake catering works in East Meon
A wake in East Meon is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re frequently asked to cater church and village hall wakes and anniversary memorials, serving salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural East Meon, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request.
Questions from East Meon
Which station is closest to East Meon?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
We’re 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 normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Most wakes in East Meon are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in East Meon
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near East Meon, such as:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Petersfield station is about 4.1 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Arranging a wake in East Meon
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your wake is in East Meon, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. East Meon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
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. East Meon is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU32, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (within half a mile north-east)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in East Meon?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why East Meon hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away