Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Golden Pot
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Golden Pot and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Golden Pot
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer wake in Golden Pot, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering near Golden Pot
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. For one-year memorials and life celebrations, we can cook salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Near Golden Pot, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
After a funeral in Golden Pot
Golden Pot is about 2 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. Golden Pot is well within our area for wakes. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Golden Pot to Guildford (18 miles away).
For wakes in GU34, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Holybourne (2 miles south-east), Alton (2 miles south), Neatham (2 miles south-east), Upper Froyle (3 miles east) and Froyle (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (13 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Pot pub (under half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Golden Pot
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Who books funeral wake catering in Golden Pot?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Golden Pot, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
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Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Questions from Golden Pot
Is Golden Pot too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Golden Pot close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can you wait?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away