Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Greatham
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Greatham and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Greatham
About our funeral wake catering in Greatham
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We are often asked to cater wakes in village halls and celebrations of life, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Greatham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why choose a hog roast in Greatham?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
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 level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Wake catering near Greatham
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Greatham suit a hog roast. Greatham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Greatham to Guildford (18 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Liss station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station. Greatham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the GU33 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatham include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Also near Greatham
Also in Greatham
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Occasions we serve in Greatham
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Greatham, including:
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Greatham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Greatham: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Greatham?
Liss station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What affects the price in Greatham
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away