Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Easton, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Easton.
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Easton
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Funeral wake catering in Easton, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. We are often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and remembrance days, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
Near Easton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Easton
More for events in Easton
Planning the wake in Easton
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Easton:
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Easton
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Easton
Which station is closest to Easton?
Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Easton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Wake catering near Easton
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Easton, whatever the venue. Easton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Easton to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Easton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Easton, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away