Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hatherden, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hatherden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Hatherden
About our funeral wake catering in Hatherden
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. On the menu are new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and ashes ceremonies.
For a wake near Hatherden, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Arranging a wake in Hatherden
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Wakes in Hatherden are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hatherden to Southampton (24 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Christchurch, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Hatherden include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
Common questions in Hatherden
What’s the nearest station to Hatherden?
Andover station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hatherden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hatherden
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Hatherden
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Hatherden, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. For a summer wake in Hatherden, there is light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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