Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hartley Wespall, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Hartley Wespall: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
Planning an event in Hartley Wespall?
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Funeral wake catering in Hartley Wespall, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater home wakes and remembrance gatherings.
Near Hartley Wespall, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
After a funeral in Hartley Wespall
Hartley Wespall is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hartley Wespall and the surrounding area. Hartley Wespall is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in RG27, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Rotherwick Lane and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Spanish Green (1 mile north-west), Sherfield on Loddon (1 mile west), Church End (2 miles south-west), Bramley Green (2 miles west) and Stratfield Saye (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.1 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hartley Wespall include The Mill Field.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Public House (0.8 miles north)
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Summer evenings in Hartley Wespall stay light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hartley Wespall?
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Hartley Wespall most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, Bramley (Hants) station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Hartley Wespall
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Hartley Wespall
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
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What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hartley Wespall
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hartley Wespall
Is Hartley Wespall close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Hartley Wespall?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
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 need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
- 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