Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Great Shoddesden
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Great Shoddesden.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near Great Shoddesden
Events we cater in Great Shoddesden
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Great Shoddesden most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
Funeral wake catering in Great Shoddesden, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Great Shoddesden, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
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What affects the price in Great Shoddesden
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Wakes in Great Shoddesden: venues and practical details
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover wakes in Great Shoddesden, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Great Shoddesden to Southampton (24 miles away).
Anywhere in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Great Shoddesden include Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Great Shoddesden: your questions answered
How far is Great Shoddesden from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Great Shoddesden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you cover Great Shoddesden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Great Shoddesden and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Great Shoddesden. Late-December sunset in Great Shoddesden is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away