Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Elvetham, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Elvetham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Elvetham?
FAQs for Elvetham
Which station is closest to Elvetham?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Elvetham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
About our funeral wake catering in Elvetham
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are often asked to cater pub and club wakes and ashes ceremonies, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Near Elvetham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Arranging a wake in Elvetham
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits wakes around Elvetham, whatever the venue. Elvetham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.8 miles east.
We cater wakes across RG27. That could mean a wake in a garden on Home Farm Road and Fleet Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Elvetham, we cover Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Elvetham includes Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.3 miles south) and Sunday School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find De Havilland Arms (0.7 miles south-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Elvetham?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Elvetham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary at Elvetham Hall often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in Elvetham, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
More for events in Elvetham
Why choose a hog roast in Elvetham?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Elvetham
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Elvetham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards