Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Headley, Hampshire
Funeral wake catering in Headley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Headley
About our funeral wake catering in Headley
Wake catering across Headley and Hampshire, at homes, halls and venues. For pub and club wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Headley, home or the hall is usual. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Headley: halls, homes and travel
Headley is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Headley for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Headley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Crabtree Gardens and Pound Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Headley, we cover Arford (1 mile north-east), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Deadwater (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Holly Bush Inn (under half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Headley
Is Headley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Headley from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In winter, it’s dark in Headley by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Headley
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Nearby places to Headley
What else we do in Headley
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning the wake in Headley
Quiet, respectful service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Headley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away