Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Exton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Exton.
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering in Exton
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Exton, carved to order
Wake catering across Exton and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it is family meals after a funeral and one-year memorials, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your guests.
In rural Exton, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Exton. Summer evenings in Exton stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Exton
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Exton:
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What affects the price in Exton
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Exton
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Exton is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in SO32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Exton, we cover Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Shoe Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Exton questions
Is Exton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Exton from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Exton?
Yes, Exton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Exton
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards