Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hattingley, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hattingley and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Hattingley
Funeral wake catering in Hattingley, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will try to help. We serve new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial events and wakes at home.
In rural Hattingley, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Site access
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For a summer wake in Hattingley, there is light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hattingley, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Hattingley
Other occasions in Hattingley
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Occasions we serve in Hattingley
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Hattingley, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Hattingley
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Wake catering near Hattingley
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Hattingley? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Hattingley includes King's Hill.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Common questions in Hattingley
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Hattingley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards