Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Fyfield, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Fyfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in Fyfield
After a funeral in Fyfield
Fyfield is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Fyfield suit a hog roast. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Fyfield to Southampton (22 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Fyfield Road, Grange Close and Duncan's Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Fyfield, we also cover Mullenspond (1 mile south-east), Thruxton (1 mile south), East Cholderton (1 mile south), Weyhill (1 mile east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west) and Whitchurch (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.6 miles south)
How our funeral wake catering works in Fyfield
A wake in Fyfield is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We are often asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and wakes at a local club, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a wake near Fyfield, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Common questions in Fyfield
Is Fyfield close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Fyfield?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Fyfield
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Fyfield is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Fyfield
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Fyfield:
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Grateley station, about 3.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards