Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Hannington
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hannington and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Hannington
Why choose a hog roast in Hannington?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering near Hannington
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include salads, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at home and memorial events.
In rural Hannington, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Hannington. For a summer wake in Hannington, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hannington
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Hannington
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
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 to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
After a funeral in Hannington
Hannington is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Hannington and nearby. Hannington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Overton station is about 3.4 miles away.
Anywhere in RG26, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Meadham Lane and Ibworth Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Kingsclere (2 miles north-west), Ibworth (2 miles south-east), Wolverton (2 miles north-east), Townsend (2 miles north-east) and Wolverton Common (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north-east), Hook (12 miles east) and Popley (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Hannington include Ladle Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine pub (within half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Questions from Hannington
What’s the nearest station to Hannington?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Hannington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you cover Hannington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hannington and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away