Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Gundleton, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Gundleton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Gundleton
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Gundleton
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
About our funeral wake catering in Gundleton
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for one-year memorials and memorial gatherings.
In rural Gundleton, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Planning the wake in Gundleton
Alternatives are available.
In Gundleton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Gundleton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
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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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Gundleton questions
How far is Gundleton from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
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.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Wake catering near Gundleton
Gundleton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Gundleton, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Gundleton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Gundleton to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in SO24, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Goscombs Lane and Bighton Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Bishop's Sutton (1 mile south-west), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (3 miles south), Hinton Ampner (4 miles south) and Cheriton (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Gundleton
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Gundleton
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards