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Hog Roast for a Wake in Four Marks, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Four Marks? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Four Marks
Funeral wake catering in Four Marks, carved to order
Wake catering across Four Marks and Hampshire, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We serve halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for hall gatherings after a service and anniversary memorials.
For a wake in a place like Four Marks, the village hall is often the heart of it. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Who books funeral wake catering in Four Marks?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Four Marks:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 4.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Wake catering near Four Marks
Four Marks is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Four Marks and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of the Good Shepherd often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wherever your wake is in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Read's Field, River Close and Chalk Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Four Marks we cover include Medstead (1 mile north), Soldridge (1 mile west), South Town (2 miles north-west), New Copse (2 miles north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Red Hill.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Four Marks stay light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Four Marks, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Common questions in Four Marks
Which station is closest to Four Marks?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Where the roaster can go in Four Marks
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
Towns and villages near Four Marks
More for events in Four Marks
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away