Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hawkley
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Hawkley.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for Hawkley
Funeral wake catering near Hawkley
A wake in Hawkley is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for ashes ceremonies and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Hawkley, 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.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Hawkley is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Hawkley?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Hawkley
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
FAQs for Hawkley
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Wake catering near Hawkley
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater wakes across Hawkley and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hawkley to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Hawkley is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in GU33, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Hawkley includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Travel to Hawkley
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hawkley?
It copes with timings that shift.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hawkley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Places near Hawkley
What else we do in Hawkley
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards