Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Hazeley
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hazeley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Hazeley?
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. For a summer wake in Hazeley, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Hazeley, carved to order
Wakes in Hazeley happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for family meals after a funeral and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake near Hazeley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near Hazeley
What else we do in Hazeley
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hazeley?
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hazeley, including:
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Winchfield station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Arranging a wake in Hazeley
Hazeley is about 4 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Hazeley for wakes and the places nearby. Hazeley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hazeley to Reading (about 8 miles away).
After a service at Mattingley Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Plough Lane and Red Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hazeley we cover include Hound Green (1 mile west), Bramshill (1 mile north), Mattingley (1 mile south-west), Heckfield (1 mile north-west) and Heckfield Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.9 miles south) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hitches Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local pubs include The Mutton pub (under half a mile south-west)
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Common questions in Hazeley
Can you cater after a service at Mattingley Church?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Hazeley?
The closest is Winchfield station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards