Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Hartley Mauditt: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Hartley Mauditt
Funeral wake catering in Hartley Mauditt, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Hartley Mauditt happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving new potatoes, salads and apple sauce.
In rural Hartley Mauditt, 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.
Hartley Mauditt questions
What’s the nearest station to Hartley Mauditt?
Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hartley Mauditt?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Wake catering near Hartley Mauditt
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Hartley Mauditt, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
Anywhere in GU34, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater wakes in East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hartley Mauditt
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
What affects the price in Hartley Mauditt
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Hartley Mauditt
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hartley Mauditt and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like St Leonard's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In late September, sunset in Hartley Mauditt is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
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.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards